Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 16, 2019

LOT 335

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 2456, PLATINUM AND DIAMONDS

EUR 40,000 - 80,000 *

CHF 45,000 - 90,000 / HKD 350,000 - 700,000 / USD 45,000 - 90,000

Very fine and rare manual-winding, rectangular-shaped, platinum wristwatch with round and baguette diamond indexes. Case back engraved with the mention « V. M. Carter / Los Angeles ».

Belle et rare montre en platine (950). Boîtier rectangulaire. Cadran argent avec index diamants. Petite trotteuse à 6h. Mouvement mécanique manuel. Fond de boîte gravé « V. M. Carter / Los Angeles ».


Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-40

Good

Slightly repolished

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe

Reference 2456

Year Circa 1950

Movement No. 972 558

Calibre  9-90, Gyromax balance and self-compensating Breguet hairspring, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions

Case No. 61 958 (by F. Baumgartner, Geneva)

Bracelet Leather with platinum Patek Philippe buckle

Dimensions 38.5 x 23.2 mm

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Provenance

*