Live Auction 1391Important Watches, including A Gentleman's Pursuit for Excellence, Part I
Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold automatic skeletonized wristwatch
Lot 172 THE PROPERTY OF A LADY

Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold automatic skeletonized wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3878, MOVEMENT NO. 1'239'121, CASE NO. 2'896'335, MANUFACTURED IN 1990

Closed12 November 2012

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CHF 52,500

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold automatic skeletonized wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3878, movement no. 1'239'121, case no. 2'896'335, manufactured in 1990
Cal. 240 SQ automatic finely engraved ultra-thin gilt-finished 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 buckle, case, dial and movement signed
31 mm. diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1990 and its subsequent sale on 21 November 1990. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe original burgundy presentation box.

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