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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1998
    Reference No: 4880/1A-011
    Movement No: 1’538’459
    Case No: 4’051’015
    Model Name: Neptune
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Quartz, cal. E-19 C, 7 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, max length, 175mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Patek Philippe deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 27mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by blank Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Patek Philippe Japan service invoice, instruction manual, leather folio, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    - Following the nautical theme of the Nautilus, the Neptune was the next in line as Patek Philippe’s new luxury sports model, launched in 1996. Ideal for leisure, the elegant Neptune is, at the same time, the perfect dress watch.

    - The present example is from circa 1998. Drawing from the God of the Sea, its bracelet links resemble fish scales and is adorned with Roman numerals on its ribbed white dial. Sized in a petite 27mm diameter case, this stainless steel wristwatch seems larger with over distinctive sized crown guards and a thick engine turned bezel.

    - Delivered in excellent overall condition with its original accessories, the present ref. 4880 is fresh-to-the-market and offers collectors a chance to acquire a rare and refined sports model, which was ultimately discontinued in 2005.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

    Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 4880/1A-011
A lady's fine and attractive stainless steel quartz wristwatch with date, center seconds, luminous Roman numerals, bracelet, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 1998
27mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$55,000 - 78,000 
€6,500-9,200
$7,100-10,000

Sold for HK$44,450

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

Phillips Watches Online Auction: The Hong Kong Sessions, Spring 2023

28 March - 4 April 2023