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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 429

So-called "Top Hat" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972011, case No. 633041, Ref. 1450. Produced circa 1950. Very fine and rare rectangular "bombé" 18K pink gold gentleman?s wristwatch.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 10,000 - 12,000 / USD 12,000 - 14,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Copper-colored with applied pink gold dot and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Pink gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 36 mm. Height 9 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 - 5 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 137.