Only Online Auction
Geneva, Jan 03, 2022
LOT 306
Patek Philippe
Ref. 706 / 1, pocket watch, two-tone dial; 18K yellow gold
CHF 3,500 - 7,000
EUR 3,400 - 6,800 / USD 3,800 - 7,600 / HKD 29,500 - 59,000
18K yellow gold, open-face, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6.
Case-back engraved “Gustave Terraz / 25me anniversaire / Ste Amé Ed. Laurens / 1944”.
Silver two-tone dial, with suspended applied Roman numerals and radial indexes; yellow gold “Bâton” hands.
Movement 17’’’, rhodium-plated, going barrel,straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance and blued steel hairspring with terminal curve, polished steel index-regulator, “Poinçon de Genève” (Geneva Quality Hallmark or Geneva seal).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-50-01 |
Good Refreshed HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Reference 706 / 1
Year circa 1942
Movement No. 870 991
Case No. 628 824 (by Emile Vichet, Geneva)
Material 18K yellow gold
Diameter 45.6 mm.
Caliber 17’’’ 25/12, straight-line lever escapement, “Poinçon de Genève” (Geneva Quality Hallmark or Geneva seal)
Weight 61.4 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated April 29, 2019, mentioned that this watch was made in 1942 and sold on December 29, 1942.
CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR BUYERS
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