The Hong Kong Watch Auction: ONE | Page 139

∑ 119. Patek Philippe A fine and rare platinum and diamond-set wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, black dial and original certificate 百達翡麗,精細及罕有,鉑金鑲鑽石,自動上弦腕錶,配中心秒針、 日曆顯示及黑色錶盤,型號3998, 附證書, 1996年製 Manufacturer Year Patek Philippe 1996 Reference No. Movement No. Case No. Material Calibre 3998 3’004’705 2’996’469 Platinum and diamonds Automatic, 315 SC, 29 jewels Bracelet/Strap Black Patek Philippe crocodile leather strap Clasp/Buckle Platinum Patek Philippe Henri Stern buckle stamped PPC Dimensions 34 mm. diameter Signed Case, dial and movement signed Accessories With Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin dated March 1997. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1996 and its subsequent sale on 19 March 1997, product literature, instruction manual and wallet. Reference 3998 was introduced in 1989 and discontinued in 2005. The present watch fitted with a black dial and diamond-set indexes which is confirmed on the original certificate, is seldom seen at auction, and is preserved in excellent overall condition. Estimate HKD 150,000-250,000 USD 18,500-32,000 HK WATCHES_NOV15_2-165_bl.indd 137 22/10/15 09:33