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New York, Jun 15, 2005

LOT 125

"3718 Special Edition" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1815181, case No. 2856875, Ref. 3718. Expressly made in a special edition for the Japanese market in 1989. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,500

Sold: USD 11,270

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, caseback embossed with a golden medaillon "Patek Philippe1839-1989" and the "Calatrava" cross, domed sapphirecrystal. D. Off-white enamel with applied white gold"bâton" indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold"bâton" hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the GenevaQuality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromaxbalance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatingfree-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 - 6
Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 1 - 01