Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2013
LOT 77
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2461 RECTANGULAR WHITE GOLD Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 977316, case No. 2600876, Ref. 2461. Made circa 1942. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K white gold wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.
USD 7,000 - 10,000
HKD 54,000 - 75,000 / CHF 6,700 - 9,500
Sold: USD 12,500
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, curved, straight lugs, snap-on case back, two-facet crystal. Brushed silver with applied white gold Arabic numeral and baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold baton hands. Cal. 9''' 90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronisms and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |