Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013
LOT 180
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3579 STEEL Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1227916, case No. 524477, Ref. 3579/1. Made circa 1970. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch
HKD 20,000 - 30,000
USD 2,600 - 3,800 / CHF 2,400 - 3,600TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: HKD 50,000
Two-body, polished and brushed, flat inclined bezel, lapidated lugs, screw-down case back, sapphire crystal. Satiné blue with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold baton hands. Cal. 23-300 PM, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |