Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...

Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999

LOT 247

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, Officier, No. 769625, case No. 2870164, Ref. 3960J, made in 1989, sold on January 9, 1990. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with Patek Philippe leather strap and 18K yellow gold buckle, fitted box and certificate.

HKD 90,000 - 100,000

USD 13,000 - 15,000

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


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: *2

Very good

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

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3960 Limited edition of 2200 pieces 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 A similar watch is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 123.