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Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Beta 21
Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Beta 21
Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Beta 21
Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Beta 21
Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Beta 21
Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Beta 21

Pre-Owned Patek Philippe Beta 21 40930198/AS07461

$20,880.00

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Description

WHY WE LOVE IT

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The 1969 introduction of the Seiko Astron, the world’s first commercially available quartz wristwatch, sent tremors throughout the industry. 

In a struggle to keep pace with the new technology, the big Swiss watch manufacturers banded together to develop their own quartz movement, which could be used by watches from the different brands. The resulting production movement, the Beta 21, was an electronic caliber featuring a quartz crystal beating at 8.192 Hz. Reduced to 256 Hz to drive a vibration motor, the movement featured a sweep seconds hand, rather than the more well known “ticking” seconds of conventional quartz calibers.  

Despite the massive R&D budgets of the Swiss conglomerate that developed the Beta 21, just 6,000 movements were produced before the project was scrapped. Certain watchmakers, however, produced their own versions of the Beta 21 and continued production for some time.

Some of the more significant Beta 21-based models were those produced by none other than Patek Philippe, a manufacturer well known for its mechanical calibers.

The example that we have here, a Reference 3587, dates to circa the early 1970s and features a 43mm 18K yellow gold case with a signed crown, a sunburst champagne dial with applied indices, a matching handset, and a framed date window at 3:00. Powered by the Beta 21 electronic quartz movement, it comes paired to a stunning yellow gold mesh bracelet with 'Morellis' finishing and a signed crown.

Whether you’re a dedicated Patek collector or a scholar of horological history — or both! — this unabashedly '70s piece packs a huge punch.

OVERALL CONDITION

The case is in very good condition overall showing normal wear consistent with age and use with no signs of polishing. Sunburst champagne dial with applied indices is in excellent condition with matching handset. Signed crown.

Delivery & Returns

Standard Delivery (Est 1-3 Days) - Free

Our secure shipping service delivers Monday - Saturday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. For security purposes, every delivery requires an adult signature; Mayors does not deliver to P.O. boxes nor third party forwarding services. To find out more about delivery, click here. Tracking information is available upon request.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your order, Mayors’ E-Commerce team can be reached at 1-800-4-MAYORS (1-800-462-9677), option 1, during the following times (Eastern Time):

- Monday - Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m

- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

- Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas day

Alternatively, you can email the E-commerce team at ecommerce@mayors.com.

Return Policy

Our commitment to you does not end at delivery. We offer the following return services to make your experience as pleasant as possible.

10-Day Returns For Timepieces:

Timepieces purchased online can be returned or exchanged within 10 days from when they are shipped or collected.

30-Day Returns For All Other Purchases:

All other online purchases can be returned or exchanged within 30 days from when they are shipped or collected.

On presentation of the original receipt, your purchases may be returned or exchanged at any of our store locations. Alternatively, you may elect shipping to our facility with all the original paperwork. All refunds must be credited to the same tender used for the original purchase. To return the online purchases through secure shipping service, please contact our client service team who will provide you the shipping label.

All returns or exchanges must be in new, unworn condition, with no scratches or markings, not sized or adjusted and in their original packaging and with warranty cards / certificated and instruction booklets.

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