Famed for their incredible array of dress watches, Patek Philippe often wows their collectors with some of the most luxurious and best-constructed timepieces that money can buy. Due to their iconic sports watches and immaculate complicated offerings attracting the most attention these days, their understated vintage offerings have gone relatively under the radar. Perhaps a perfect example of this is the Patek Philippe ref. 3671 that we have here. Hailing from the 1970s, the ref. 3671 features a wonderfully under-the-radar rectangular “Tank-style” 18kt yellow gold 26mm x 26mm case with a stepped bezel and an integrated mesh bracelet. Made by the famed Genevan bracelet atelier Jean-Pierre Ecoffey, as denoted by the JPE logo on its clasp, this bracelet is an incredibly luxurious addition to the ref. 3671’s otherwise understated construction. Combined with the mesh bracelet is the ref. 3671’s hand-textured golden dial, whereby the texture on the bracelet is mirrored by the engraved markings on the rectangular dial. Powered by a manual wind cal. 177, the ref. 3671 has that genuine vintage look and feel that so many modern timepieces have tried to emulate, thanks to the simple fact that it hails from the period from which today’s designers are drawing their inspiration as they chase the sense of horological delight that timepieces like the ref. 3671 radiate in abundance.

Fantastically wearable and intricately made from dial to bracelet, this ref. 3671 represents the craftsmanship and attention to detail that allowed Patek Philippe to become the revered watchmaker that they remain to this day.