PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3960J, CALATRAVA OFFICER 150TH ANNIVERSARY, A FINE LIMITED EDITION 18K YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH OFFICER CASEBACK, LIMITED TO 2000 EXAMPLES IN YELLOW GOLD

The celebrated Calatrava “Officer” reference 3960 was made to commemorate Patek Philippe's 150th Anniversary in April 1989. The design of the timepiece was influenced by the first wristwatches of the early 20th century featuring rounded bezels and officer-style casebacks. When opening the present lot’s hinged caseback, it reveals the 150th anniversary engraving and movement number. Only produced in a limited edition of 2000 examples in yellow gold, 150 examples in white gold, and 50 examples in platinum, the watch presents as a rare and covetable timepiece honoring Patek Philippe's remarkable history.