PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION
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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3974, MOVEMENT NO. 1'906'035, CASE NO. 2'867'132, MANUFACTURED IN 1991

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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR AND LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 3974, MOVEMENT NO. 1'906'035, CASE NO. 2'867'132, MANUFACTURED IN 1991
Movement: Cal. R 27 Q, automatic
Dial: Black (added on special request)
Case: 36 mm. diam
With: 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with opaline silvered dial in 1991 and its subsequent sale on 16 May 1991
Remark: Approx. 113 pieces made in yellow gold
Special Notice
On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 7.7% on both the premium as well as the hammer price. This watch offered for sale is 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.

Lot Essay

This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.

Offered in very good overal condition and fresh to the market, the dial design of the present 3974 is certainly one of the most attractive seen on this model. The 'powerful' looking black dial will not go unnoticed to collectors. Highly charismatic, it was fitted to the present wristwatch at the request of a previous owner. An extremely rare find, black dials are part of the most coveted versions to be found on the reference 3974. Although originally born with a silver opalin the timepiece is made highly appealing through the beautiful black color and yellow gold contrast.

According to our researches, it is believed that the present reference 3974 is the only known example with a black dial and gold applied hour markers.

The impressive case of highest quality supplied by the famous casemaker Jean-Pierre Hagmann of Geneva, his hallmark JPH stamped underneath the lower left lug.

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