Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 09, 2021
LOT 172
PATEK PHILIPPE, ART DECO, DRIVER’S WRISTWATCH
CHF 8,000 - 14,000
HKD 64,000 - 112,000 / USD 8,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 13,750
Very fine and rare,18K yellow gold, manual-winding, horizontal rectangular-shaped, Art Deco driver’s wristwatch, hinged case-back.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-51-01 |
Good Partially reprinted HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model Driver’s
Year Circa 1936
Movement No. 200527
Case No. 612 924 (by François Markowski, Geneva)
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle
Caliber 8’’’
Dimensions 27,5 X 23,5 mm.
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Notes
Patek Philippe, Reference 139, so-called “driver’s”
This reference is launched in 1933 and remained in production for approximately three years.
This horizontal rectangular-shaped watch is fitted with the Cal. 8-85. It’s one of Patek Philippe’s earliest references. Extremely few examples were produced; only eleven examples are known to-date in yellow gold and five in white gold. Nicknamed “driver’s watch” by collectors due to its horizontal lay-out, this unusual shape would allow the wearer to place the watch on the side of the wrist to ease the reading of time while driving without taking the hand off the steering wheel. The faceted crystal follows the shape of the case and further underlines the length of the watch Despite a small case size, the shape give this watch a sporty and masculine look.
Bibliography
Huber, Martin, & Banbery, Alan, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998, p. 119.
This reference is launched in 1933 and remained in production for approximately three years.
This horizontal rectangular-shaped watch is fitted with the Cal. 8-85. It’s one of Patek Philippe’s earliest references. Extremely few examples were produced; only eleven examples are known to-date in yellow gold and five in white gold. Nicknamed “driver’s watch” by collectors due to its horizontal lay-out, this unusual shape would allow the wearer to place the watch on the side of the wrist to ease the reading of time while driving without taking the hand off the steering wheel. The faceted crystal follows the shape of the case and further underlines the length of the watch Despite a small case size, the shape give this watch a sporty and masculine look.
Bibliography
Huber, Martin, & Banbery, Alan, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998, p. 119.