Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003
LOT 372
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868 202, case No. 668573, Ref. 1579. Production 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.
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
EUR 27,000 - 40,000 / USD 31,000 - 47,000
Sold: CHF 50,600
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 - 01 |