Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

New York, Grand Havana Room, May 21, 2003

LOT 245

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 974495, case No. 673355, Ref. 1450. Production of this reference started in 1940.Very fine, rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton and dot indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow 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, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 36 mm.