Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 243
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2537 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, No. 728223, case No. 424439, Ref. 2537. Made in 1957. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by a box.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 31,000 - 47,000 / CHF 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 4,750
Two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, lyre lugs, snap-on case back. Ivory color with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped twice with the seal of Geneva Quality mark, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |