Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 92

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975352, case No. 509864, Ref. 1480. Production of this reference started in 1940.Fine and rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman's wrist-watch.

CHF 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 11,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 18,400

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, overhanging and curved fluted lugs, flat top crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold faceted square and bâton indexes, Arabic numerals at 12, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 40 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

Similar watches are published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 131 and in "Collecting Patek Philippe Watches" by M. and O. Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2000 Edition, p. 150.This model was still presented in the Patek Philippe catalogue of 1956.