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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999
LOT 578
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 850999,case No. 618686, circa 1940.Very fine, rectangular "bombé", 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and18K pink gold buckle.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
C. two body, massive, polished, hooded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied gold roundand bâton indexes. "Bâton" pink gold hands.M. Cal. 8'''-85, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 6 |
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Dial: 4 - 21 - 01 |
Notes
Due to its dimensions, this watch is smaller and more arched than the Ref. 1450, which is known by collectors as Top Hat. Furthermore, this watch is fitted with a round calibre 8'''-85, while the Top Hat has a tonneau-shaped calibre 9'''-90.