Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare 18K white gold limited edition wristwatch with Breguet numerals, original certificate, attestation and box, made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe

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PATEK PHILIPPE"Officier" Ref. 3960The celebrated "Officier" model was made to commemorate Patek Philippe's 150th Anniversary in April 1989. Reference 3960's design was influenced by the first wristwatches of the early 20th century with a rounded bezel and 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 and 50 pieces in platinum. The Property of an Important Private Italian Collection

Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare 18K white gold limited edition wristwatch with Breguet numerals, attestation and box, made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe

Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, 150e Anniversaire 1839 ~ 1989 model, ref. 3960, movement no. 769’321, case no. 2’864’233, manufactured in 1989

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Patek Philippe. A fine and very rare 18K white gold limited edition wristwatch with Breguet numerals, attestation and box, made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, 150e Anniversaire 1839 ~ 1989 model, ref. 3960, movement no. 769’321, case no. 2’864’233, manufactured in 1989

Movement: cal. 215 stamped with the Geneva seal, manual, 18 jewels, signed
Dial: signed
Case: hinged back and further snap on back with engraved inscription “Patek Philippe Genève 150e Anniversaire 1839 ~ 1989, 33 mm. diam., signed
With: 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle, Official Attestation of the Control Office of the State of Geneva dated 1st May 1981, Attestation confirming the date of sale of the present watch on 28 July 1989, leather wallet, presentation box and outer packaging

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On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

Sale room notice

Please note this watch is not accompanied by its original certificate as mentioned in the printed catalogue. It is accompanied by the Official Attestation of the Control Office of the State of Geneva dated 1st May 1981.

Lot Essay

This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.

The present reference 3960 has never been offered in public before and is preserved in very good overall condition. It is from the model's limited edition of 150 examples cased in white gold.

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