Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019
LOT 395
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1484, UNUSUAL CASE; 18K PINK GOLD
HKD 36,000 - 43,000
CHF 4,480 - 5,480 / USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: HKD 55,000
18K pink gold, manual-winding, square-shaped and vertical rectangular-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, snap-on case-back, lugs extended by two bars going over the glass
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-8-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Brand Patek Philippe
Reference 1484
Year Circa 1942
Movement No. 852 112
Calibre 8-85
Case No. 508 259
Bracelet Black leather strap, gilded metal buckle
Dimensions 31.7 x 23.6 mm
Signature Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories Extract from the archivies
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated September 19, 2019, mentioned that this watch was sold on November 12, 1942. Patek Philippe, Reference 1484 This reference is launched in 1940. This square-shaped watch is fitted with the Cal. 8-85. The lugs are extended by two bars that go over the glass which gives a pyramidal effect to the case. Extremely few examples were produced. Bibliography • Huber, Martin, & Banbery, Alan, Patek Philippe Wristwatches, 1998, p. 164, ill. 249 (colour photo).