Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 25, 2015
LOT 184
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2451 CALATRAVA Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 955094, case No. 658173, Ref. 2451. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, midsize, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
HKD 38,000 - 78,000
USD 5,000 - 10,000 / CHF 4,800 - 9,700
Sold: HKD 47,500
Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 10``` 200, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-6-8 |
Very good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |