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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 619
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Reversible", No. 823422, case No. 609483, for Gübelin Lucerne, circa 1934. Exceptionally fine and rare rectangular, reversible, 18 ct. white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with fitted box.
CHF 90,000 - 120,000
USD 80,000 - 100,000
Sold: CHF 115,000
C. massive, polished, bicolour, reeded bezel, black enamel monogramm on the back with the letters " A.B." D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. M. 9"', rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 23 x 37 mm.
Notes
Only two other examples of Patek Philippe "
Reversible" wristwatches are known today, one
lady's and one gentleman's model, the latter was
sold by Antiquorum in March 1985, and both are
the property of Patek Philippe Private Museum in
Geneva.