Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 25, 2010

LOT 367

Patek Philippe Ref. 3878 Yellow Gold Skeleton Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Squelette?, movement No. 1239301, case No. 2952608, Ref. 3878. Sold on October 7, 1994. Very fine and very rare, skeletonized, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin and wallet.

HKD 220,000 - 250,000

USD 28,000 - 32,000 / EUR 23,000 - 26,000

Sold: HKD 258,000

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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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Every "skeleton" watch is unique, being entirely cut-out and engraved by hand. Each one has its own individual characteristics, due to the nature of the craftsmen's work.