Only Online Auction
Geneva, Apr 07, 2021
LOT 110
Patek Philippe for Astrua
Ref. 533, chronograph, minute counter, “Champagne” dial; “Calatrava”; 18K yellow gold
CHF 43,400 - 65,000
EUR 40,000 - 60,000 / USD 47,800 - 72,000 / HKD 372,000 - 560,000
Sold: CHF 55,000
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, with snap-on case-back, round flat bezel, “Champagne” colour dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and two horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two rectangular-shaped push-pieces) with tachometric scale graduated for 1 000 metres
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
“Champagne” colour dial, with applied suspended Roman 18K yellow gold numerals and radial indexes.
Movement 13-130, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, index regulator with swan-neck spring and micrometric screw, eight adjustments, “Poinçon de Genève” (Geneva Quality Hallmark or Geneva seal).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Model “Calatrava”, made for Astrua, Torino (Italy)
Reference 533
Year circa 1942
Movement No. 862 454
Case No. 621 725 (by Emile Vichet, Geneva)
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle gilded brass buckle
Caliber 13-130
Height 41.3 mm.
Width 33.1 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the final bid price plus the buyer’s premium, together with any applicable sales or compensating use tax. In addition to the hammer price, the buyer’s premium is payable as follows: 25% of the hammer price on each lot.Important notice – Special conditions Please look carefully at all the photos as they are an integral part of the description. Any defect not mentioned in the descriptions but visible on the photos will be considered as described and cannot lead to any claim. The dimensions are given as an indication and may slightly differ from the measures mentioned by the manufacturers especially for contemporary watches. The photos are not retouched. Colors may differ from reality. For timepieces, we guarantee neither the functioning nor the precision of the movement, nor the water-resistance of the case. In addition, please note that movements, parts of mechanisms or cases may be incomplete. The lots are sold “as is”, described to the best of our knowledge and cannot be returned. Once the online bid is placed by the bidder, it cannot be cancelled.