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Patek Philippe
Ref. 3994/2
A fine and rare white gold, diamond and sapphire-set rectangular bracelet watch
- Estimate
- HK$500,000 - 800,000
HK$562,500
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Patek Philippe
- Year
- 1988
- Reference No
- 3994/2
- Movement No
- 1'813'640
- Case No
- 2'871'095
- Material
- 18k white gold
- Calibre
- Mechancial, 215, 18 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- 18k white gold and diamond-set <em>Patek Philippe</em> bracelet, 160 mm. maximum length
- Clasp/Buckle
- 18k white gold <em>Patek Philippe</em> folding clasp stamped <em>Patek Philippe</em>
- Dimensions
- 27 mm. wide
- Signed
- <em>Case, crystal and movement signed</em>
- Accessories
- With <em>Patek Philippe </em>Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch is set with pave-set diamond dial and baguette-cut sapphire-set numerals; 816 diamonds weighing approximately 7.75 carats and 46 diamonds weighing approximately 4.71 carats in 1988 and its subsequent sale on 29 November 1989.
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Catalogue Essay
Recently serviced at Patek Philippe, this magnificent bracelet watch is preserved in very appealing and exceptional condition. The bracelet, lavishly set with brilliant-cut diamonds throughout, the craftsmanship is completed to an extremely high standard as one would expect. The lugs and bezel are crafted with baguette-cut diamonds, the dial is pavé set, and the quarters are set with sapphires.
Of extremely high quality, Patek Philippe excels when manufacturing haute joaillerie.
Of extremely high quality, Patek Philippe excels when manufacturing haute joaillerie.
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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