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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007
Ref. 1431, "Steel and Gold" Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 952948, case No. 651553, Ref. 1431-1. Made in 1949, sold on November 7, 1949. Very fine and very rare, square, stainless steel and 18K gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pink gold lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 27 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-15 |
Good Slightly rusted |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |