Antiquorum Auctioneers since 1974

Geneva, May 09, 2026

LOT 278

PATEK PHILIPPE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 1578, RETAILED BY CARTIER, 18K YELLOW GOLD

CHF 8,000 - 14,000

HKD 80,000 - 140,000 / USD 10,200 - 17,800 / EUR 8,700 - 15,200 / JPY 1,620,000 - 2,830,000

Sold: CHF 40,000

A fine, rare, very well-preserved, 18k yellow gold, manual wind center second wristwatch retailed by Cartier


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-6-51-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Partially reprinted

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe, switzerland

Reference 1578

Year circa 1949

Movement No. 864969

Case No. 649961

Caliber 12-120, 20 jewels

Diameter 35

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Preserved in excellent overall condition with a near mint dial, crisp hallmark, the watch has its correct Cartier stamped numbers on the lug and it is likely that the Cartier signature on the dial and on the caseback were added later in time.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss family