Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 25, 2012

LOT 46

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3978 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, Ellipse, No. 1844894, case No. 2957303, Ref. 3978/22. Made in 1992. Very fine, oval, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an integrated 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe beaded bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Metallic blue with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 34 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.