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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995

LOT 757

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 822470, case No. 619396, Ref. 1930, made on special order in 1929, sold in 1939. Extremely fine and rare, unique, "Art Déco", rectangular curved, 18 et white and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch, with 18ct white and yellow gold buckle, fitted box and certificate.

CHF 90,000 - 100,000

C. bi-colour, massive, polished, white gold bezel, triple central bars on "Vendôme" type legs. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" gold hands. M. 9 "' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 34 x 36 mm.


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The case of this watch has been provided by the client and numbered and hall-marked by Patek Philippe. The sketch of this watch, inspired by the Art-Déco style, is drawn from a water-colour probably by Fred Dubois, the best sketch-writer of Patek Philippe advertisements in the thirtees.