Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 23, 2011

LOT 150

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3718, ?SPECIAL EDITION? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1814832, case No. 2856808, 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 with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.

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, straightline lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 8 mm.