Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 293
Skeleton Automatic Ref. 3878 Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1239364, case No. 2992771, Ref. 3878. Made in 1999, sold January 21st, 2002. Very fine and very rare, skeletonized, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, Certificate of Origin and booklets.
USD 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 20,000 - 26,000 / CHF 30,000 - 40,000
Sold: USD 30,600
C. Two-body, solid, polished, band engraved in a scroll pattern, central lugs, transparent case back, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 240 SQ, skeletonized, by Pierre Dominietto and engraved by Christian Thibert, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, 22K gold micro-rotor. Movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 01 |
HANDS Original |