Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 153

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

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 7,000 - 10,300

Sold: USD 8,855

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow goldbâton 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 adjustedfor 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
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.