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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 563

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 966702, case No. 668612, Ref. 1491. Production of this reference started in 1940.Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 9,000 - 13,500

EUR 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,775

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, scroll- lugs, lapidated bezel. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12 '''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 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

Ref. 1491From 1943, this reference was produced with center-seconds and movement caliber 12- SC.Similar watches are published in "Collecting Patek Philippe Watches" by M. and O. Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2000, pp. 45-46-107-110.