Lot 2907
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH WITH BREGUET NUMERALS, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATEK PHILIPPE
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH WITH BREGUET NUMERALS, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATEK PHILIPPE
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH WITH BREGUET NUMERALS, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATEK PHILIPPE

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, OFFICIER MODEL, REF. 3960, MOVEMENT NO. 769’442, CASE NO. 2’864’354, MANUFACTURED IN 1989

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH WITH BREGUET NUMERALS, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATEK PHILIPPE

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, OFFICIER MODEL, REF. 3960, MOVEMENT NO. 769’442, CASE NO. 2’864’354, MANUFACTURED IN 1989
MOVEMENT: Manual, Cal. 215, 18 jewels, Geneva seal
DIAL: Porcelain-white, Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds
CASE: 18k white gold, hinged back with engraved inscription Patek Philippe Genève 150e Anniversaire 1839 ~ 1989, 33 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle
ACCOMPANIED BY: Patek Philippe Attestation dated 22 May 1990, commemorative medal, additional black crocodile strap, leather wallet, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on 22 May 1990.
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Lot Essay

To the best of our knowledge the present watch has never been offered in pubic before and is preserved in very good overall condition.

The celebrated "Officier" model was made to commemorate Patek Philippe's 150th Anniversary in April 1989. The reference 3960's design was influenced by the first wristwatches of the early 20th century with a rounded bezel. The design of the reference 3960 features an officer-style case back that, when opened, reveals the 150th anniversary engraving and movement number. It was available in a limited edition of 2000 pieces in yellow gold, 150 pieces in white gold such as the present watch and 50 pieces in platinum.

The model is illustrated and described in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches, Vol. II, p. 216.

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