PATEK PHILIPPE. A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, MADE FOR THE JAPANESE MARKET TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATEK PHILIPPE IN 1989

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, MADE FOR THE JAPANESE MARKET TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATEK PHILIPPE IN 1989

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3718, MOVEMENT NO. 1’816’072, CASE NO. 2’857’051, MANUFACTURED IN 1989

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PATEK PHILIPPE. A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, MADE FOR THE JAPANESE MARKET TO COMMEMORATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATEK PHILIPPE IN 1989
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3718, MOVEMENT NO. 1’816’072, CASE NO. 2’857’051, MANUFACTURED IN 1989
MOVEMENT: Manual, Cal. 215, 18 jewels, Geneva seal
DIAL: Ivory, applied white gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds
CASE: Stainless steel, snap on back with engraved Patek Philippe 1839-1989 and Calatrava cross in relief, 33 mm. diam.
STRAP/BUCKLE: Patek Philippe crocodile strap, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle
ACCOMPANIED BY: Patek Philippe undated Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on 21 March 1989.

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> Some watches are pictured with straps made of endangered or protected animal materials such as alligator or crocodile. These endangered species straps are shown for display purposes only and are not for sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed endangered species strap available to the buyer of the lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check with the department for details on a particular lot. > Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and crocodile. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

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; one in ivory (the present example) and the other in slate grey. Furthermore, the present lot is fresh to the market.

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