Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 12, 2019

LOT 396

PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 539, “THE ARMADILLO”, PINK GOLD

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

HKD 56,000 - 72,000 / USD 7,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 12,500

A fine, very rare, manual wind, 18k pink gold wristwatch with hooded lugs


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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: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Patek Philippe

Reference 539

Year 1942, sold in March 1943

Movement No. 922883

Calibre  12-120

Case No. 297975

Bracelet Anonymous pink gold bracelet, approx. overall length 165 mm

Dimensions 30 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement.

Accessories Extra Patek Philippe leather strap, Extract from the Archives.

Notes

Made in 1942, this gorgeous case design is one of the grea - test creations by Patek Philippe. One of the only eight pieces known in pink gold and with a beautiful matching pink gold two-tone dial, the owner mounted a detachable pink gold bracelet that gives the watch even more presence. For a very similar model, but with center-seconds see Antiquorum, May 13 2018, lot 327.