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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 354

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972955, case No. 661361, Ref. 1588. Production of this reference started in 1944. Fine and rare, rectangular and faceted, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K solid rose gold Patek Philippe bracelet "à grosses mailles épis" .

CHF 35,000 - 40,000

EUR 23,000 - 27,000 / USD 27,000 - 31,000

Sold: CHF 46,000

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, cornice-shaped sides, curved lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied pink gold dart indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 38 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, page 267.