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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 292

So-called ?Aquatic? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 911278, case No. 630379. Made circa 1942. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel mid-size gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,700 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 9,200

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs. Metal cover over the movement. D. Brushed silver with applied white gold Breguet numerals, radium dot markers, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel radium coated ?skeleton? hands. M. Cal.10''' - 110, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, self-compensating Breguet balancespring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original