99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 78
Patek Philippe Genève, "Officier", Movement No. 768542, Case No. 2863454, Ref. 3960, Cal. 215, 34 mm, circa 1989
An elegant Geneva wristwatch in near mint condition - limited edition, produced for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in 1989
Case: 18k gold, hinged push back, gold dust protection cover, 18k gold PPC buckle. Dial: white porcelain.
Reference 3960, officer's watch: Officers in the 1914 war used this kind of watch, which replaced the pocket watch but kept a similar shape. Limited editions in this design were produced for the 150th anniversary: 2000 watches in yellow gold, 150 in white gold, and 50 in platinum. To own one of these watches is being part of a world where old values still count. Patek Philippe took their inspiration from the past to create a reliable watch that feels comfortable to wear. The buckle as well as the way the bracelet is fitted to the case emphasize the traditional style of this watch.
Lit.: Patek Philippe & Cie à Genève
An elegant Geneva wristwatch in near mint condition - limited edition, produced for the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe in 1989
Case: 18k gold, hinged push back, gold dust protection cover, 18k gold PPC buckle. Dial: white porcelain.
Reference 3960, officer's watch: Officers in the 1914 war used this kind of watch, which replaced the pocket watch but kept a similar shape. Limited editions in this design were produced for the 150th anniversary: 2000 watches in yellow gold, 150 in white gold, and 50 in platinum. To own one of these watches is being part of a world where old values still count. Patek Philippe took their inspiration from the past to create a reliable watch that feels comfortable to wear. The buckle as well as the way the bracelet is fitted to the case emphasize the traditional style of this watch.
Lit.: Patek Philippe & Cie à Genève
Sold
estimated
7.000—12.000 €
Price realized
10.000 €