Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2015

LOT 447

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3960 OFFICIER WHITE GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, "Officier", No. 769353, Ref. 3960G. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces in 1989 to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe. Very fine and very rare, Officier style, 18K white gold wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 18,000 - 24,000

HKD 146,000 - 195,000 / USD 19,000 - 25,000

Sold: CHF 22,500

Three-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, dedicated gold cuvette with engraved "Patek Philippe Geneve, 150 Anniversairey 1839-1989", gold screwed bars, sapphire crystal. Porcelain with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxidized gold Breguet hands. Cal. 215, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium- plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 33 mm. THICKNESS 8 mm. Limited edition of 2200 pieces manufactured especially for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philipe in 1989. The series consisted of: 2000 examples in yellow gold; 150 examples in white gold; 50 examples in platinum.