| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-8-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe
Year Made in 1939, sold in November 1936
Movement No. 822409
Case No. 609252
Bracelet 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle
Caliber 9’’’
Dimensions 26 x 39 (including lugs) mm
Signature Dial, Case (with presentation inscription) and Movement
Accessories Extract from the archives
Notes
Presented to Wilfred Smith, winner of the personal achievement campaign in 1939, this beautiful 2 tone gold case must have been quite a prize back in 1936. Exhibiting a beautiful stepped lugs, the case shows little wear as evidenced by the 2 crisp gold hallmarks to the side of the oversize case for its time. The dial despite some light oxydation shows nicely raised enamel to the track and the signature and is believed to be the only example known on the market to this day.
Provenance
Christies Geneva, 15 November 2010, lot 108