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New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 113

Ref. 3718 Special Edition 114 Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1816046, case No. 2857180, Ref. 3718. Expressly made in a special edition for the Japanese market in 1989 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

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. Off-white enamel with applied white gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration,18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 8 mm.