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Patek Philippe Ref. 3588/7 Automatic Bracelet Watch

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe automatic wristwatch, reference 3588/7, was produced in 1978. It is constructed from 18ct white gold and features a 35mm case. The watch is powered by the calibre 28-255 automatic movement. Its aesthetic is defined by a cobalt blue dial, which is fitted with diamond-set indices and white gold dauphine hands. The bezel is decorated with 52 round-cut diamonds, stated to have a total weight of approximately 0.99 carats. The watch is completed by an integrated 18ct white gold bracelet featuring a clasp mechanism. It is provided with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives.

Front view of the Patek Philippe ref. 3588/7, showing the diamond-set bezel, cobalt blue dial, and textured white gold bracelet.
Front view of the Patek Philippe ref. 3588/7, showing the diamond-set bezel, cobalt blue dial, and textured white gold bracelet. — Somlo London. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.somlo.com
Category
Wristwatch · Automatic bracelet watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
3588/7
Catalogue / lot identifier
3332
Source-reported date
1978
Source-reported place
Not established

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 and Dial Design

The watch features a 35mm round case crafted from 18ct white gold. The bezel is embellished with 52 diamonds, which the provided data estimates at a total weight of 0.99 carats. This ornamentation frames a cobalt blue dial.

The dial is designed with a minimalist layout, featuring diamond-set indices for the hour markers and white gold dauphine hands for time indication. The brand name and the designation 'GENÈVE' appear below the twelve o'clock position, with 'SWISS' marked at the base of the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “Bezel set with 52 diamonds weighing approx. 0.99 carats”
  • “18ct white gold”
  • “Cobalt blue dial featuring diamond set indices and white gold dauphine hands”

Movement and Construction

This reference 3588/7 houses the calibre 28-255 automatic movement. The movement is integrated into a case that connects to an 18ct white gold bracelet featuring a clasp setting.

The bracelet displays a consistent, finely textured pattern across its length, providing an integrated aesthetic with the case. The assembly reflects the manufacturer's use of precious metal for both the housing and the band.

Evidence for this section
  • “Calibre: 28 - 255”
  • “18ct white gold bracelet with clasp setting”
  • “Automatic”

Documentation and Provenance

The watch is documented as having been manufactured in 1978. It is accompanied by an extract from the manufacturer's archives, which serves to confirm the production details of the specific timepiece.

The item is identified in the records by the reference 3588/7 and internal SKU 3332. The provenance is associated with the Patek Philippe brand output from the late 1970s.

Evidence for this section
  • “Made 1978”
  • “Extract from the Archives”
  • “Reference: 3588/7”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific nature of the dial's finish to achieve the cobalt blue appearance?
  • How does the reference 3588/7 fit into the production timeline of the 28-255 calibre series?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Ref. 3588/7 Automatic Bracelet Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Reference3588/7“3588/7”
Year of manufacture1978“Made 1978”
Case material18ct white gold“18ct white gold”
Movement calibre28-255“28 - 255”
Bezel ornamentation52 diamonds, approx 0.99ct“Bezel set with 52 diamonds weighing approx. 0.99 carats”
Dial colorCobalt blue“cobalt blue dial”

Visible details

  • Bezel contains a pavé or channel setting of 52 diamonds
  • Integrated bracelet has a fine textured, woven-style finish
  • Dial features simple diamond indices and two-hand configuration
  • Crown is positioned at the three o'clock position on the case flank

Research qualifications

  • Diamond total weight of 0.99 carats is an approximation
  • Origin of the cobalt blue dial finishing is not specified

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

Consulted source

18ct white gold Patek Philippe ref. 3588/7 Automatic bracelet watch with cobalt blue dial. Made 1978

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 5f863148e9

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