Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 09, 2014

LOT 177

PATEK PHILIPPE TONNEAU YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe & C0., Geneve, Tonneau Curvex, No. 162523, case No. 54565. Made in 1912. Very fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 6,000 - 8,000

HKD 47,000 - 62,000 / CHF 5,300 - 7,100

Two-body, solid, polished, curved lugs and case, bombé crystal. Matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. Blued steel spade hands. Cal. 10'', frosted gilt, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-8*

Good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIM. 25 x 37 mm. THICKNESS 9 mm.