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    28 November 2012

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    • PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AU
    Lot 3091

    PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3588, MOVEMENT NO. 1'281'380, CASE NO. 2'708'009, MANUFACTURED IN 1971

    Price realised

    HKD 93,750

    Estimate

    HKD 55,000 - HKD 75,000

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    PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3588, MOVEMENT NO. 1'281'380, CASE NO. 2'708'009, MANUFACTURED IN 1971
    Cal. 28-255 automatic lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 36 jewels, champagne dial, Roman numerals, circular case, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
    35 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    US$7,000-9,400

    With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1971 and its subsequent sale on 24 May 1972.

    Reference 3588 was launched in 1970.

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    Special Notice

    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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