Patek Philippe. A 18K gold oval wristwatch
Lot 338

Patek Philippe. A 18K gold oval wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY GÜBELIN, GOLDEN ELLIPSE MODEL, REF. 3987, MOVEMENT NO. 1'356'585, CASE NO. 2'833'240, MANUFACTURED IN 1986

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Patek Philippe. A 18K gold oval wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Gübelin, Golden Ellipse model, ref. 3987, movement no. 1'356'585, case no. 2'833'240, manufactured in 1986
Cal. 215 PS mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva Seal, 18 jewels, porcelain-white dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, oval case, hobnail bezel, snap on back, hidden lugs, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
32 mm. length

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with porcelain-white dial and twelve black Roman hour markers in 1986 and its subsequent sale on 13 June 1986.

Consigned by a private collector, this watch has never been offered in public before. It is furthermore believed to be the only example of a reference 3987 in yellow gold retailed by Gübelin to appear at auction to date.

Reference 3987, the "Ellipse" model with hobnail textured bezel, was launched in 1986 and remained in production during around 10 years.