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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2008
LOT 258
Ref. 3960, Officier Patek Philippe, Genève, "150th Anniversary - Officier", No. 767974, case No. 2862886, Ref. 3960J. Made in a limited edition of 2000 pieces in 1989 for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Sold on May 8, 1989. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and a Patek Philippe booklet.
HKD 120,000 - 150,000
USD 16,000 - 20,000 / EUR 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: HKD 192,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back over dedicated gold cuvette, straight lugs, gold screwed bars, sapphire crystal. D. White porcelain with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized gold Breguet hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight- line lever escapement, Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |
Notes
Limited edition of 2200 pieces manufactured especially 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.