Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Apr 28, 2019

LOT 555

PATEK PHILIPPE FOR CARTIER REF 493, MANUAL-WINDING WRISTWATCH; PLATINUM

HKD 93,000 - 110,000

CHF 11,850 - 14,850 / USD 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: HKD 181,250

Platinum, manual-winding, rectangular-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, subsidiary seconds at 6. Case-back engraved in taille-douce with the dedicace “– To – / C. C. Hubbell / – From – / His Friends / Dec. 21, 1942”.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe

Model retailed by Cartier

Reference Ref. 493

Year Circa 1937

Movement No. 832 172

Calibre  9-90, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions

Case No. 615 346

Bracelet black strap with stainless steel buckle

Caliber 9-90, adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions

Dimensions 34.5 x 21 mm

Signature dial, case and movement

Accessories Extract from the Archives

Notes

The Extract from the Archives, dated March 12, 2019, mentioned that this watch was sold on January 29, 1941.