Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 206
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2281 YELLOW GOLD RETAILED BY GÜBELIN Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve, movement No. 943711, case No. 652726, Ref. 2281. Made in the 1940s. Fine, elegant and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with eccentric flared lugs.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
CHF 3,300 - 4,200 / EUR 2,700 - 3,500
Sold: USD 3,750
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, fl ared pillar-shaped lugs, snap-on case back, fl at-top crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 5'"1/2, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 19 x 29 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |