Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold limited edition officier wristwatch
Lot 204 Property from the Estate of an Important Private Collector

Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold limited edition officier wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, OFFICIER MODEL, REF. 3960, MOVEMENT NO. 767'664, CASE NO. 2'862'576, MANUFACTURED IN 1989

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold limited edition officier wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, Officier model, ref. 3960, movement no. 767'664, case no. 2'862'576, manufactured in 1989
Cal. 215 PS mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva Seal, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, 18 jewels, dust cover engraved with commemorative text and movement number, porcelain-white dial, Breguet numerals, outer railway minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular case, extended screwed lugs, hinged back, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dust cover, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with porcelain-white dial and Breguet numerals in 1988 and its subsequent sale on 18 May 1989. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

The celebrated "Officier" model was made to commemorate Patek Philippe's 150th Anniversary in April 1989. It was made in a limited edition of 2000 pieces in yellow gold, 150 pieces in white gold and 50 pieces in platinum.

Consigned by the descendants of the original owner, the present "Officier" wristwatch has never been offered at auction before and is believed to be the only 11th example of this reference to have appeared in public to date.

The "Officier" model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 123.