Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 109

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 836825, case No. 635177, Ref. 1450. Production of this reference started in 1940.Very fine and rare rectangular "bombé" 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 11,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 10,350

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. pink with applied pink gold round and bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, 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.Dim. 25 x 36 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, p. 137.