Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and rare 18K white gold, diamond and ruby-set wristwatch with bracelet
Lot 262

Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and rare 18K white gold, diamond and ruby-set wristwatch with bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3289/24, MOVEMENT NO. 989'121, CASE NO. 2'654'393, MANUFACTURED IN 1966

Closed11 November 2013

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CHF 35,000

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Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and rare 18K white gold, diamond and ruby-set wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3289/24, movement no. 989'121, case no. 2'654'393, manufactured in 1966
Cal. 13.5 mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 20 jewels, silvered dial, applied baton numerals, circular case, snap on back, platinum Patek Philippe integral bark-effect bracelet adorned with 14 round brilliant-cut diamonds and eight baguette-cut rubies, case, dial and movement signed
22 mm. wide

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1966 and its subsequent sale on 22 September 1966. The Extract further confirms the bracelet in white gold and that the watch has eight diamonds of 0.21 ct and 6 diamonds of 0.33 ct.

The present lot is both a watch and decorative jewellery item with its intact bark-finish bracelet adorned with 14 round brilliant-cut diamonds and eight baguette-cut rubies. In well-preserved original condition, the timepiece sits elegantly and prominently on a lady's slender wrist. A rare and precious white gold wristwatch, it will be a lady's delight to wear and to have in one's collection.