Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Oct 27, 2019

LOT 426

PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 1491, SCROLL LUGS; 18K YELLOW GOLD

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

CHF 7,500 - 10,000 / USD 7,650 - 10,200

Sold: HKD 75,000

18K yellow gold, manual-winding, round-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with scroll lugs, snap-on case-back and subsidiary seconds at 6.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva

Reference 1491

Year Circa 1954

Movement No. 723 009

Calibre  12-400, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, Geneva Quality Hall Mark.

Case No. 682 399

Bracelet Black leather Patek Philippe strap, 18K yellow gold buckle

Diameter 34 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Accessories Later fitted box (from the 1960’s); Extract from the Archives

Notes

The Extract from the Archives, dated September 19, 2019, mentioned that this watch was sold on August 25, 1954.