105th Auction

2021/11/13

Lot 116

Patek Philippe

A remarkable, very rare Geneva wristwatch with sparkling pavé diamond dial and diamond bezel, sold on November 7h, 1980 - with Patek Philippe extract from the archives. As far as we know, a maximum of only ten watches of this reference were made!

estimated
40.00060.000 €
Price realized
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specific features
Case
18 K gold, push back, Patek Philippe 18 K gold Milanaise bracelet with spike pattern "à épis", bracelet length 135 mm, total length 170 mm.
Dial
18 K gold, blue metallic border, diamonds.
Movement
Manual.
Case no.2785446
Ref.3890/1
Cal.177
Diam.30 x 35 mm
Circa1978
Ctry.Switzerland
Wt.89 g


This model was created with two different dial variations – one in silver with lapis lazuli, the other in 18 K gold with diamonds. In total, only 10 pieces of this reference were ever made. Antiquorum in Hong Kong sold another example in the same design as this in September 2001. This exclusive timepiece catches the eye with a sparkling pave diamond dial and a luxurious bezel decorated with 36 magnificent diamonds with a total weight of 2.36 ct, which is certified by the copy from the archives that accompanies the watch. The 18 K gold bracelet has a beautiful, woven pattern – together with the glittering dial and the remarkable bezel it completes the perfect elegance of this glamorous piece of jewellery suitable for every type of special occasion.