Contemporary Limited Edition and Mode...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Sep 28, 2000

LOT 68

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, 'Officier' , No. 769263, case No. 2864175, Ref. 3960, made in 1989.Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

USD 8,000 - 10,000

Sold: USD 12,075

C. three body, solid, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, gold screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Breguet' blued steel hands. M. 215 Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumplated, '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

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3960Limited edition of 2,200 pieces produced for the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe in 1989.The series consists of: 2,000 examples in yellow gold 150 examples in white gold 50 examples in platinum.A similar wristwatch is published in 'Collecting Patek Philippe Watches', by Madeleine Ramel and Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2000 Edition, page 104.