Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 08, 2014
LOT 703
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 789/2 RICOCHET Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 791629, case No. 311946, Ref. 789/2. Made circa 1963. Very fine and rare, 18K hammered gold "Ricochet" keyless dress watch.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 6,250
Two-body, solid, bark decoration in a sunburst pattern, graduated bezel with black champlevé Roman numerals. Gold bark finish, continuing the case decoration. Black oxidized gold baton hands. Cal. 23-300, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |