Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
LOT 359
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868 202, case No. 668573, Ref. 1579. Pro-duction of this reference started in 1943.Very fine and rare, large, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wrist-watch with square button chronograph, register and tacho-meter with leather strap and an additional 18K yellow gold bracelet à petites mailles engraved on the clasp.
CHF 55,000 - 65,000
EUR 37,000 - 44,000
Sold: CHF 46,000
C. three-body, solid, polished, engraved case back with the name "Sylvio de Mattos", inclined bezel, faceted teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold pyramidal indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary dials for the seconds and 30-minute register, outer tachometer graduation. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands.M. 13''', rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjust-ments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 185 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |