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Geneva, Hotel Du Rhone, Apr 02, 2006

LOT 453

Ref. 2483 ?Pink Gold? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 701146, case No. 661537, Ref. 2483, retailed by Cartier. Made in 1951, sold on April 4, 1952. Production of this reference started in 1950. Very fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

108 6,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 14,160

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, dust protecting cap, screwed-down case back, wide sloped bezel and lugs. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold bâton indexes. Pink gold "bâton" hands. M. 27 SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shockabsorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, lugs stamped with Cartier number. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 11.4 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original