Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 100

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 910545, case No. 624488, Ref. 1485. Production of this reference started in 1940.Very fine and rare water-resistant, square, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with special sliding strips on each side for water tightness of the case.

CHF 9,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 8,625

C. two-body, polished and brushed, "Vendôme" type cylindrical lugs. D. matte silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "bâton" steel hands. M. 10'''-200, stamped with the Geneva Quality HallMark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decora-tion, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance ad-justed to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micro- meter regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 27 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

This model is usually found in gold and is very rare in stainless steel.A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 151.