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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

LOT 235

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Officier", No. 767658, Ref. 3960, made in 1989. Fine and rare 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 14,663

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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Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-51

As new

Partially reprinted

Notes

Ref. 3960 Limited edition of 2200 examples 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.