Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 70

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3954 YELLOW GOLD, SPECIAL OLYMPIC LOGO DIAL GIFTED TO M. H. Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1599991, Case No. 2913581, Ref. 3954. Made circa 1994. Fine, 18K yellow gold quartz wristwatch with Olympic logo. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 8,000 - 12,000

USD 8,700 - 13,000 / EUR 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 15,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hobnail bezel, snap-on back with dedication inscription (a M. H. Lillehammer 1994), sapphire crystal. D. White with black radial Roman numerals, Olympic logo at 6. Black oxidized gold baton hands. M. Cal. E 23, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 7 jewels, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 7 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

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It is fair to assume that this watch was especially made to be gifted to a personality to celebrate the victory of the small Norwegian town in hosting the 1994 Winter Olympics. It will once be again at the center of attention when it holds in 2016 the Winter Youth Olympics. It is the fi rst time that a Patek Philippe with Olympic provenance is being offered at auction.