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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3960
A fine and rare limited edition yellow gold wristwatch with small seconds, Breguet numeral and officer-style hinged caseback, one of a limited edition of 2,000 pieces made to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe
- Estimate
- HK$65,000 - 130,000€7,200 - 14,400$8,300 - 16,700
HK$152,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- Circa 1989
- Reference No
- 3960
- Movement No
- 768’013
- Case No
- 2’862’925
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 215 PS, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 33mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and buckle signed
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Released as a limited edition series, the Patek Philippe ref. 3960 stands as a remarkable tribute to the firm’s legacy, launched alongside the legendary Caliber 89 to celebrate its 150th Anniversary. This exceptional timepiece was made available in various metals, with 2,000 examples in yellow gold, 150 in white gold, and a mere 50 in platinum, solidifying the ref. 3960 as the most coveted model within this commemorative series.
Encased in a stunning 33mm officer-style case, the white lacquer dial, elegantly adorned with Breguet numerals, embodies a perfect harmony with the sentimentally engraved hinged caseback, which bears the firm’s significant commemoration dates.
The present example of the Patek Philippe ref. 3960 in yellow gold is offered in excellent overall condition, showcasing crisp hallmarks that attest to its quality. This exquisite piece is destined to be celebrated as one of the most elegant commemorative timepieces ever crafted by Patek Philippe.
Encased in a stunning 33mm officer-style case, the white lacquer dial, elegantly adorned with Breguet numerals, embodies a perfect harmony with the sentimentally engraved hinged caseback, which bears the firm’s significant commemoration dates.
The present example of the Patek Philippe ref. 3960 in yellow gold is offered in excellent overall condition, showcasing crisp hallmarks that attest to its quality. This exquisite piece is destined to be celebrated as one of the most elegant commemorative timepieces ever crafted by Patek Philippe.
Patek Philippe
Swiss | 1839Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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