Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 220
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3878 AUTOMATIC SKELETON, YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, "Skeleton," movement No. 1239189, Ref. 3878. Made in 1992, sold October 20th, 1992. Very fine and very rare, skeletonized, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe box, the Extract from the Archives and a spare strap.
USD 25,000 - 35,000
HKD 195,000 - 270,000 / CHF 22,000 - 31,000
Sold: USD 33,750
Two-body, solid, polished, band engraved in a scroll pattern, central lugs, transparent case back, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. Transparent. Black oxidized gold Breguet hands. Cal. 240 SQ, skeletonized, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor. Movement signed, case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: -01 |
HANDS Original |