Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 390

Patek Philippe Ref. 3878 Skeleton Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1239100, Ref. 3878. Made in 1999. 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 20,000 - 30,000

CHF 20,000 - 30,000 / EUR 14,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 37,200

C. Two-body, solid, polished, band engraved in a scroll pattern, central lugs, transparent case back, cabochon sapphire-set winding crown, sapphire crystals. D. Black oxidized gold Breguet hands. M. Cal. 240 SQ, skeletonized, 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


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 01

HANDS Original