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Patek Philippe Ref. 3580 Stainless Steel 'Back Wind' Wristwatch

Partially verified

This reference 3580 stainless steel wristwatch by Patek Philippe is dated circa 1972 by the auction house. Housed in an elliptical case measuring approximately 40 by 35 mm, the watch features a crownless case profile characteristic of the back-wind design. The silvered dial display presents doubled baton hour markers, paired with slender baton hands and a central sweep seconds hand. Accompanied by a black leather strap, the source reports internal stamps on the case back reading 'PATEK PHILIPPE & CO GENEVE SWISS 2703680 3580' and on the manual-wind movement reading 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE SWISS 1183832'.

Front view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 3580 stainless steel wristwatch on a leather strap
Front view of the Patek Philippe Ref. 3580 stainless steel wristwatch on a leather strap — Freeman's | Hindman. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
hindmanauctions.com
Category
Wristwatch · Back-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
3580
Catalogue / lot identifier
93
Source-reported date
Circa 1972
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
1183832

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Profile

This Patek Philippe reference 3580 features an elliptical stainless steel case measuring approximately 40 by 35 mm. The design is defined by a crownless profile on the case band.

The bezel exhibits a vertically brushed texture. Internal case stamps read: 'PATEK PHILIPPE & CO GENEVE SWISS 2703680 3580'.

Evidence for this section
  • “Elliptical stainless steel case with a vertically brushed wide bezel and absence of a winding crown on the case band.”
  • “Inner case back: PATEK PHILIPPE & CO GENEVE SWISS 2703680 3580.”

Dial and Visual Appointments

The silvered dial displays applied doubled baton hour markers, slender baton hands, and a central sweep seconds hand. Signage includes 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENÈVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' at 6 o'clock.

The watch is fitted with a black leather strap. Discoloration is noted at the edge of the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “Off-white to silvered dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENÈVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' at 6 o'clock.”
  • “Some discoloration at the edge of the dial.”

Mechanism and Source-Reported Status

The timepiece contains a manual-wind movement, with the movement numbered 1183832 and stamped 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE SWISS 1183832'.

The watch was observed to wind, set, and run at the time of cataloging, though it was not timed for accuracy. The auction house notes that the authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE SWISS 1183832.”
  • “The watch winds, sets and runs at the time of cataloguing but has not been timed for accuracy.”
  • “The authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed since repairs and restoration may have occurred.”

Open research questions

  • Does the Extract from the Archives contain historical details regarding the original production or sale of movement 1183832?
  • What specific maintenance or inspection records exist for this lot beyond the cataloging summary?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Ref. 3580 Stainless Steel 'Back Wind' Wristwatch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference3580“Reference number: 3580”
Movement Number1183832“Movement number: 1183832”
Case Number2703680“Case number: 2703680”
Case DimensionsApprox. 40 x 35 mm“Case size: Approx. 40 x 35 mm”
Case MaterialStainless steel“Case material: Stainless steel”
Movement TypeManual wind“Movement: Manual wind”
Inner Case Back StampPATEK PHILIPPE & CO GENEVE SWISS 2703680 3580“Inner case back: PATEK PHILIPPE & CO GENEVE SWISS 2703680 3580.”
AccompanimentPatek Philippe Extract from the Archives“Sold with: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives”
Estimated YearCirca 1972“Year: Circa 1972”
AccompanimentPatek Philippe Extract from the Archives“Sold with: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives”
Case Number2703680“Case number: 2703680”

Visible details

  • Elliptical stainless steel case with a vertically brushed wide bezel and absence of a winding crown on the case band.
  • Off-white to silvered dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENÈVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' at 6 o'clock.
  • Applied double-baton hour markers with slender baton hands and a central sweep seconds hand.
  • Fitted on a dark brown or black alligator-style leather strap with off-white contrast stitching.

Research qualifications

  • Case back and back-winding crown mechanism are not visible in the provided image.
  • Internal movement is not depicted.
  • The source notes light scratching to the metal and some discoloration along the dial perimeter.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3580 STAINLESS STEEL 'BACK WIND' WATCH | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record ddf7540e44

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