Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 270

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 837438, case No. 659348, Ref. 1450. Production of this reference started in 1940. Very fine, rectangular "bombé" 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,700 - 8,000 / USD 7,800 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,200

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. Yellow gold "Bâton" 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.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view
Image

Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

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.