Mr. Isogai acquired this watch greater than 30 years in the past and stated that on the time, it could possibly be had for round $24,000 to $26,000. At the moment, a Patek Philippe’s ref. 96 (Calatrava) could possibly be discovered for $1,700, the 3428 for $3,600, and the ref. 3450 (perpetual calendar) for round $6,000. Even the perpetual calendar chronograph ref. 2499 could possibly be bought for round $20,000. Isogai stated he remembers it as a really costly buy for the time, and now it is one in every of his favorites.
