Limited Edition and Very Attractive, Tonneau Shape, Wristwatch in Pink-gold, With Jumping Hours, Reference 3969, With Box and Extract from the Archives. Made to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe
Model: Jumping Hours
Reference: 3969
Case Material: Pink Gold
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1989
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 215 HG
Case N°: 2 864 441
Movement N°: 752578
Dimensions: 38 × 28 mm
Signed: Dial, movement and case
Accessories: Box, Letters and Extract from the Archives
The present lot is a supercool exponent of the Jumping Hours collection, precisely a reference 3969. This model was realized in 1989 to commemorate a special event of Patek Philippe, the 150th anniversary of its foundation. Originally launched in the 1920s, this re-edition was made in limited quantities and this is one of 450 pink gold examples ever produced. This series in-fact consisted of: 450 examples in pink-gold and 50 examples in platinum. This lot has been manufactured in pink gold in tonneau case and closed with a sapphire crystal: it is in incredible fresh conditions with clean bend and very clean engraving on the pink case back. The dial is silver “opalin” color with black painted revolving radial “Breguet” numbers that remind an Art Deco-style. Most important is the caliber 215 HG with jumping digital-hour display: each time the minute hand rotates a full hour, the small white disc “jumps” to the next hour, thereby giving the wristwatch its unique name. The watch is also equipped with the original PP buckle, box and Extract from the Archives confirming its production in pink gold in 1989 and subsequent sale on the 28th of June 1989.
