Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 169
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "World Time", No. 920430, case No. 623739, Ref. 1415. Manufactured in 1941, sold on January 5, 1942. Production of this reference started in 1939. Extremely rare and fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the "Extract from the Archives".
CHF 70,000 - 90,000
EUR 44,000 - 57,000 / USD 55,000 - 70,000
Sold: CHF 108,000
C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, hand-engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 30 places in the world, teardrop lugs.D. matte silver, with applied yellow gold Roman numerals and painted indexes, surrounded by a revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Yellow gold fancy hands.M. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |