100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 172

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 839433, case No. 648428, Ref. 1450. Production of this reference startedin 1940.Very fine rectangular 'bombé' platinum gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, 'bombé' crystal, dedicated back. D. satiné silver withapplied white gold round and bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Feuille' white gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90,tonneau, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balanceadjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometerregulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 38 mm.