Important Watches Collector's Wristwa...

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LOT 183

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 950001, case No. 460893, Ref. 1566. Made in 1946. Fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

HKD 50,000 - 60,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,000 / USD 6,500 - 7,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished, sharp angles, stepped lugs. D. Matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and"bâton" indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, stampedwith the Seal of Geneva, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement,cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 8 positions, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring,swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 38 mm. Thickness 8 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. 1566 Was produced from 1943 to 1948. Our research shows that only 7 examples of this reference have appeared at auction.