PATEK PHILIPPE

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 899/002, SQUELETTE, ENAMEL, 18K YELLOW GOLD A extremely rare and fine, manual winding, 18K yellow gold skeletonized and enamel pocket watch. Accompanied by PP fitted box, original certificate, and sales invoices dated 1995. Brand: Patek Philippe Model: Squelette Reference: 899/002 Year: sold on 24 JAN 1995 Movement: 937159 Caliber: 17” 170SQ, 18 Jewels Diameter: 47mm. Weight: 54.2gr. (approx.) Signature: dial, case and movement Accesories: PP fitted Box, Certificate, leather folder, leaflet, sale invoice dated 24 JAN 1995, tag Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL Case: 2-8 (Very good , Slightly scratched) Dial: 2-01 (Very good , HANDS Original) Movement: 2* (Very good , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense) EUR: 40,000 - 75,000 CHF: 36,600 - 68,000 USD: 44,700 - 83,000 JPY: 7,070,000 - 13,120,000 Property of an important Hong Kong Collector Antiquorum is honoured to present this exceptionally rare Patek Philippe Ref. 899 yellow gold skeleton enamel pocket watch, consigned directly by the original owner’s family. Purchased on 24 November 1995 from Carlson Watch inCentral, Hong Kong, it has remained in the same family’s care for over three decades and is preserved in near-newcondition with only the lightest signs of use. Offered with its complete original set — including the original box, certificate, and the period sales invoice from Carson Watch dated 24 November 1995 — this is a highly desirable package. Examples retaining the original box, certificate, and purchase invoice a re exceedingly rare. Measuring 47mm yet remarkably thin, the watch is powered by the finely engraved and skeletonized caliber 17-170. It is distinguished by its vibrant translucent red enamel over a guilloché g round, accented with gold fleur-de-lis.To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second red enamel example of the Ref. 899 to appear on the market, highlightingthe extreme scarcity of this exceptional example.

Estimate:$44,634.10

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