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Lot 73 · Watches Weekly | Hong Kong

ellipse, reference 3589, a white gold wristwatch, circa 1980

Patek Philippe

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Estimate
HK$48,000–HK$60,000 hammer ≈ $6,193–$7,742
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Watches Weekly | Hong Kong, Hong Kong · 12 June 2020
Record ID
TB-2026-4829377
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Patek Philippe, patek philippe | ellipse, reference 3589, a white gold wristwatch, circa 1980. Sotheby's, 12 Jun 2020, lot 73. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4829377.

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Patek Philippe, patek philippe | ellipse, reference 3589, a white gold wristwatch, circa 1980. Sotheby's, 12 Jun 2020, lot 73. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4829377.

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