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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 224
"Chronometro Gondolo" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 164833, case No. 292683. Made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped and curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch.
CHF 45,000 - 65,000
EUR 30,000 - 40,000 / USD 40,000 - 55,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Mattesilver with painted radial Arabic numerals. Blued steell "spade" hands.M. Cal. 11 1/2''', frosted gilt, bar caliber, 21 jewels, wolf's tooth winding,gold train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetalliccompensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, snail adjust-mentto the regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 42 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 14 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |