Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 91
PATEK PHILIPPE REF 1491 YELLOW GOLD SCROLL LUGS Patek Philippe, Genève, case No. 682751, Ref. 1491. Made circa 1950. Very fine, rare, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by fitted box.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 41,000 - 58,000 / USD 5,400 - 7,500
Sold: CHF 7,500
Three-body,solid, polished and brushed, scroll-lugs, flat and inclined bezel, snap on case back. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 27SC, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, stamped with the seal of Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, indirect center seconds, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |