Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 26

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 181643, case No. 285437. Made circa 1918. Very fine and rare, large, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a specially made Patek Philippe medallion.

USD 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 33,000 - 50,000

Sold: USD 49,560

C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, ?bombé? bezel and crystal, straight lugs, gold screwed bars. D. Matte silver with radium-coated bold Arabic numerals. Radium-coated "spade" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 51 mm. Thickness: 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

This watch was auctioned by Antiquorum in 1989 in its ?Art of Patek Philippe? auction (Lot 167). All lots were accompanied by a special medallion commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Patek Philippe Company.