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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 146

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 831148, case No. 614321, made in 1936 and sold on 8 February 1938. Very rare and heavy, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with original fitted box.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 44,850

C. massive, polished, stepped lateral sides, fluted bezel. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9 "'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 41 mm. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.


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Grading System
Case: 14-36

Damaged

Partially re-gilt

Movement: *2

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-51

Very good

Partially reprinted

Notes

A similar watch was sold by Antiquorum in Geneva on 20 April 1996, lot 42.