Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 260
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2551 DISCO VOLANTE YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 763714, case No. 698338, Ref. 2551. Made circa 1957. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by two extra straps.
USD 7,000 - 10,000
HKD 54,000 - 78,000 / CHF 6,800 - 9,700
Sold: USD 8,750
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, stepped concave bezel, recessed winding crown, fluted lugs. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic 12, outer engraved minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 12```600 AT, stamped twice with the seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan- neck micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |