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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 263

Stainless Steel ?Ref. 3718, Special Edition" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1816046, case No. 2857180, Ref. 3718. Expressly made in a special edition for the Japanese market in 1989. Sold in March 21st, 1989. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 4,800 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 14,160

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, case back embossed with a golden medallion "Patek Philippe 1839-1989" and the "Calatrava" cross, domed sapphire crystal. D. Ivory white enamel with applied white gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds. White gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3718 This reference started in 1989.