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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 33

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Nautilus", Ref. 3800/1. Production of this reference started in 1981.Very fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant down to 120 m., 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, 18K yellow gold integrated bracelet, 18K white gold deployant clasp and wooden fitted box.

HKD 40,000 - 47,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: HKD 62,100

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed. D. black with stripes, with applied gold tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. ?Bâton? tritium-coated gold hands. M. 335-SC, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 29 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 37 x 33 mm. Approx. overall length of the bracelet 165 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, pp. 232 and 233.