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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH HAND-ENGRAVED CASE AND MOVEMENT
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH HAND-ENGRAVED CASE AND MOVEMENT
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH HAND-ENGRAVED CASE AND MOVEMENT
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH HAND-ENGRAVED CASE AND MOVEMENT
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PATEK PHILIPPE 'SQUELETTE' REF. 3878J
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH HAND-ENGRAVED CASE AND MOVEMENT

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3878J, MOVEMENT NO. 1'239'266, CASE NO. 2'934'095, CIRCA 1994

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY RARE AND STUNNINGLY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH HAND-ENGRAVED CASE AND MOVEMENT
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 3878J, MOVEMENT NO. 1'239'266, CASE NO. 2'934'095, CIRCA 1994
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Skeletonized
Case: 31 mm. diam.
With: 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, Certificate of Origin dated 27 July 1994, original purchase invoice and customs forms, product literature, leather folder, presentation box and outer packaging
Remark: Approx. 60 examples known, From the family of the original owner

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Consigned by the family of the original owner, the present Patek Philippe 'Squelette' reference 3878 is one of the most impressive and artisanal watches ever made by the Maison, and must be handled to fully appreciate and enjoy the entirety of its beauty.

Reference 3878
Launched in 1981 and produced until 1998, the Patek Philippe 'Squelette' (French for skeleton) reference 3878 is one of the most incredible and artisanal watches to behold. In total, it is believed that approximately 500 examples of this reference were manufactured with only around 60 examples known to the market.

Featuring a completely skeletonized caliber 240SQ, the movement as well as the case have been intricately hand-engraved, showcasing the mastery of Patek Philippe's artisans and watchmakers.

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