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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 285

?Officier? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Officier", No. 183096, case No. 287640. Made in 1921, sold in December 26th, 1923. Very rare and fine, early, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 23,000 - 28,000

EUR 15,000 - 18,000 / USD 20,000 - 23,000

Sold: CHF 30,680

C. Four-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, gold cuvette, rounded bezel, straight lugs. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, subsidiary second dial, outer minute/second division. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 12''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-9-15

Good

Scratched

Slightly rusted

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Production of this model started in 1915.