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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 500

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 767676, case No. 2862588, Ref. 3960. Produced in 1989.Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

USD 9,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 12,650

C. three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, dedicated gold cuvette, gold screwed bars. D. white porcelain with painted Breguet numerals and auxiliary seconds dial. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-c?tes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line 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: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2

Very good
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3960Limited edition of 2200 examples specially produced for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in 1989. The series consisted of: 2000 examples in yellow gold - Ref. 3960J; 150 examples in white gold - Ref. 3960G; 50 examples in platinum - Ref. 3960P.