Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004
So-called "Top Hat" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972151, case No. 659324, Ref. 1450. Production of this reference started in 1940. Very fine and rare rectangular "bombé" 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dot and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds. 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 5positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 36 mm. Height 10 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |