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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold automatic skeletonized wristwatch with original certificate and box
Lot 72 THE PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER

Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold automatic skeletonized wristwatch with original certificate and box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3878, MOVEMENT NO. 1'239'040, CASE NO. 2'809'708, MANUFACTURED IN 1983

Closed14 May 2012

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold automatic skeletonized wristwatch with original certificate and box
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3878, movement no. 1'239'040, case no. 2'809'708, manufactured in 1983
Cal. 240 SQ finely engraved ultra-thin gilt-finished lever movement, 27 jewels, 22K gold micro-rotor, skeletonized dial, circular case, t-lugs, cabochon sapphire-set crown, glazed display snap on back, 18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
31 mm. diam.

The Property of the Original Owner

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin and Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1983 and its subsequent sale on 28 August 1984. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe original sales tag, burgundy presentation box and outer packaging.

Purchased by the husband of the present owner as a gift for her in 1984, this watch has never been offered in public before. It is furthermore preserved in excellent overall condition.

Reference 3878, Patek Philippe's only automatic skeletonized wristwatch, was in production from 1981 until approximately 2007 when it was replaced by reference 5180.