Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...

Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 499

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "World Time", No. 929576, case No. 647132, Ref. 1415 HU. Production of this reference started in 1939.Exceptionally fine and rare, 18K pink gold, gentleman's wristwatch.

HKD 800,000 - 1,000,000

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Sold: HKD 790,000

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 31 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals, surrounded by a revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Pink gold fancy hands. M. 12 '''-120, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, pp. 243 and 245.What is a ?World Time??A ?World Time? wristwatch displays the names of major cities throughout the world. The watch contains a 24 hour ring on the dial, which can be set to show the time of any of the world's cities.