Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004

LOT 120

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Tiffany & Co., No. 839268, case No. 648147, Ref. 1450. Production of this reference started in 1940. Very fine, rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with a 14K yellow gold Tiffany link bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs,"bombé" crystal, dedicated case back. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton and dot indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 36 mm.