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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 130

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 767787, case No. 2862699, Ref. 3960, made in 1989. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box and certificate.

USD 14,000 - 16,000

C. massive, polished, hinged back, dedicated gold cuvette, screwed bars. D. white enamel with painted Breguet numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 9 "' -215 Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 1-35

As new

To be restored

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-51

As new

Partially reprinted

Notes

Ref. 3960 Limited edition of 2200 pieces produced specially made 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.