Patek Philippe

Reference 994

A yellow gold open faced skeletonised watch

Circa 2002

Dial: skeletonised

Calibre: cal. 17-170 manual winding, 18 jewels

Movement number: 3’076’003

Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on sapphire display case back

Size: 47 mm diameter

Signed: movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: Patek Philippe travel pouch

The present reference 994 is a particularly striking example. Fully skeletonised, its movement, every bridge meticulously hand-engraved, rightfully becomes the focal point of the watch. With its inner workings on full display, the piece fosters an even deeper connection between wearer and timepiece, arguably more so than if it were fitted with a traditional dial. Remarkably, despite its near-transparent construction, the addition of blackened steel hands provides an unexpected degree of legibility.

Although it shares certain design cues with reference 894, the reference 994 is, to the best of our knowledge, virtually unseen on the market. Produced in extremely small numbers, the only other example we have encountered came from the present owner’s collection. Its rarity makes this offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a seldom-seen creation from the world-renowned manufacture Patek Philippe.

Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.