PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 3878, n° 1239228 / 2918941 PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 3878, n° 1239228 / 2918941 Circa 1993 Bracelet watch in 18k (750) yellow gold Case: round, chased caseband, transparent back, signed Dial: skeleton, entirely chased and openworked, signed Movement: self-winding cal. 240-SQV, signed Buckle: gold folding clasp decorated with the Calatrava cross, signed Diameter: 31 mm Gross weight: 40.00 g. With: 2 extracts from the Patek Philippe registers confirming the production of this watch in 1993 and its sale on 20 September 1993, a case and an outer box. A 18k yellow gold automatic skeleton wristwatch, gold deployant clasp signed. With 2 Patek Philippe Extracts from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch in 1993 and its subsequent sale on September 20, 1993, a presentation box and outer packaging The first skeleton watch equipped with a mechanical movement, reference 3878 is a rare series in Patek Philippe production. Manufactured exclusively in yellow gold, this model remained in production for 26 years, from 1987 to 2006! Yet only 500 examples were ever made, making it a particularly attractive timepiece for any watchmaking enthusiast. The first skeleton watch equipped with a mechanical movement, reference 3878 is a rare series in Patek Philippe production. Manufactured exclusively in yellow gold, this model remained in production for 26 years, from 1987 to 2006! Yet only 500 examples were ever made, making it a particularly attractive timepiece for any watch enthusiast. CONDITION REPORT : At the time of writing the movement is working. Please note that chronometric accuracy is not guaranteed and Artcurial cannot be held responsible for any repair costs. Good general condition Few signs of use CONDITION REPORT : At the time of cataloguing the movement is running. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs that must be required. Good condition Limited signs of use Please note that bracelets made from the dermis of protected species are shown but not sold with the watches. Artcurial reserves the right to remove these bracelets in the event of importation. Please be advised that straps made of material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (ie. Alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to shipping. Watches and clocks are sold as is. No warranty is given as to the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of movement, including water resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not be responsible for any restoration estimate from any watchmaker whatsoever. Watches and clocks are sold "as is". No guarantee is given as to the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not accept any restoration estimate from any watchmaker.