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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3945/2 "First Series"
A very fine and extremely rare first series yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year indication, integrated bracelet and presentation box
- Estimate
- $25,000 - 50,000
$91,440
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1986
- Reference No
- 3945/2 "First Series"
- Movement No
- 770’228
- Case No
- 2’831’023
- Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 240Q, 27 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe integrated bracelet, max length 190mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp
- Dimensions
- 36mm Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet, and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1986 and its subsequent sale on August 7th, 1986. Further accompanied by Patek Philippe fitted presentation box and outer box.
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Catalogue Essay
Introduced alongside the iconic ref. 3940 in 1985, the Patek Philippe ref. 3945/2 shares the same core elements and complications but distinguishes itself with an integrated bracelet and a lugless design. Produced from 1985 to 2007, this reference spanned three series across all metals. Early first-series examples featured an opaline silver dial, sunken registers, "obus" lapidated indexes, and dauphine hands, with approximately 1,300 pieces produced across all metals between 1985 and 1988.
The present example, a rarely ever seen Patek Philippe ref. 3945/2 in yellow gold from 1986, is one of the earliest yellow gold pieces produced. It is distinguished by its first-series dial, featuring sunken subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock. The watch is complemented by a beautifully woven gold bracelet, a style gaining popularity among collectors amidst a renewed interest in bracelet watches.
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, this fresh-to-market example remains in well-preserved condition, making it a rare and desirable find for enthusiasts of neo-vintage timepieces.
The present example, a rarely ever seen Patek Philippe ref. 3945/2 in yellow gold from 1986, is one of the earliest yellow gold pieces produced. It is distinguished by its first-series dial, featuring sunken subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock. The watch is complemented by a beautifully woven gold bracelet, a style gaining popularity among collectors amidst a renewed interest in bracelet watches.
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, this fresh-to-market example remains in well-preserved condition, making it a rare and desirable find for enthusiasts of neo-vintage timepieces.
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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