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PATEK PHILIPPE | REF.3878J-001, A RARE YELLOW GOLD SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 2002

28 May 2024, 14:30 HKT
Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

Sold for HK$409,600 inc. premium

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PATEK PHILIPPE | REF.3878J-001, A RARE YELLOW GOLD SKELETONISED WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 2002

Case/Movement No: 2'992'771/1'239'364
Calibre: 240 SQ, automatic, signed
Dial: Skeletonised and 18k gold engraved, signed
Case: 31mm, 18k yellow gold, transparent case back, signed
Strap: Maker's endangered species, 18k yellow gold buckle, signed
Accompaniments: Maker's presentation box, Certificate of Origin and Extract from Archives

百達翡麗 | 3878J-001型號,罕有黃金自動上弦鏤空腕錶,年份約2002。附原廠錶盒、證書及候補資料庫精萃。

Footnotes

The Patek Philippe Reference 3878, crafted from 1981 to the early 2000s, is renowned for its slender skeletonized automatic movement, meticulously hand-engraved with elaborate scrolls and ornamental designs. It holds the distinction of being Patek Philippe's initial foray into self-winding skeletonized timepieces. Research indicates that around 500 units of this reference were created. It is a beautiful example for collectors of vintage Patek Philippe at its finest.

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