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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine 18k Gold Automatic Skeletonized Wristwatch
Lot 346

Patek Philippe. A Very Fine 18k Gold Automatic Skeletonized Wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3878, MOVEMENT NO. 1'239'308, CASE NO. 2'952'662, MANUFACTURED IN 1994

Closed14 December 2012

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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine 18k Gold Automatic Skeletonized Wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 3878, Movement No. 1'239'308, Case No. 2'952'662, Manufactured in 1994
Cal. 240 skeletonized finely engraved ultra-thin gilt-finished automatic movement, 27 jewels, 22k gold micro-rotor, skeletonized dial, black oxidized moon-style hands, circular case, finely engraved band, t-lugs, cabochon sapphire-set crown, display snap on case back, 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
31mm diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1994 and its subsequent sale on January 26th of the following year.

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