Patek Philippe. A rare stainless steel special edition wristwatch, made for the Japanese market to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe

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Patek Philippe. A rare stainless steel special edition wristwatch, made for the Japanese market to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3718, MOVEMENT NO. 1'816'092, CASE NO. 2'857'188, MANUFACTURED IN 1989

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Patek Philippe. A rare stainless steel special edition wristwatch, made for the Japanese market to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 3718, movement no. 1'816'092, case no. 2'857'188, manufactured in 1989
Cal. 215 mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, ivory-white dial, applied white gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular case, snap on back with gilt cartouche engraved Patek Philippe 1839-1989 and Calatrava cross in high relief, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with ivory-white dial, white gold indexes, small seconds at 6 o'clock in 1989 and its subsequent sale on 21 March 1989. Furthermore delivered with a Patek Philippe presentation box and outer packaging.

Fresh to the market this reference 3718 is in very well preserved overall condition and believed to be one of less than ten examples of this model with ivory-white dial to appear in public to date.

This special edition was manufactured exclusively for the Japanese market to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe. According to our research, 500 pieces were manufactured in total with two different types of dials: ivory-white (the present example) and slate grey (see lot 119 in this sale).

The reference is illustrated in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches Volume II, p. 419, and in Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 398-399.

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