PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH
Lot 4768

PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3884, MOVEMENT NO. 1'389'111, CASE NO. 2'784'099, MANUFACTURED IN 1979

Closed30 May 2012

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HKD 187,500

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3884, MOVEMENT NO. 1'389'111, CASE NO. 2'784'099, MANUFACTURED IN 1979
Cal. 99 SQ engraved mechanical lever movement, 18 jewels, skeletonized dial, outer ring set with two rows of 96 diamonds totaling 0.82cts, circular case, display back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, movement signed

31 mm. diam.

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US$18,000-28,000

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1979, set with 96 diamonds weighing approx. 0.82 ct. and its subsequent sale on 6 June 1980. Furthermore delivered with a fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

Skeletonized watches have increased in popularity in recent years and are today sought-after by many collectors. A detailed count reveals that less than 5 examples of reference 3884 have come up to auction to date. Fresh to the market, the present lot is furthermore in overall very good condition.