Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 493
PATEK PHILIPPE TONNEAU CURVEX YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 178250, case No.284371. Made in 1912. Very fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 15,000 - 20,000
HKD 125,000 - 165,000 / USD 16,000 - 21,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, curved lugs and case, bombé crystal. D. Gilt dial guilloche with painted radial Arabic numerals. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 10???, lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 35 mm. THICKNESS 26 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |