Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...

Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 204

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 769496, caseNo. 2864408, Ref. 3960, made in 1989, sold on January 23, 1990.Very fine platinum gentleman's wristwatch, with platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate from the "Bureau Officiel de l'Etat pour le contrôle facultatif des montres de Genève", and a medal commemorating the 150th anniversary of the company.

HKD 310,000 - 400,000

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: HKD 368,000

C. three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, dedicated gold cuvette, yellow gold screwed bars. D. white porcelain with painted Breguet numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 215, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.


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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

Ref. 3960Limited edition of 2200 pieces produced specially for the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in 1989.The series consisted of:- 2000 examples in yellow gold- 150 examples in white gold- 50 examples in platinum.A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, page 123.