The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999
LOT 512
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 960471,case No. 648300, Ref. 2406, made in 1947, sold on September 24, 1947.Fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with18K yellow gold bracelet à mailles épi.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 9,200
C. two body, massive, polished, rounded bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton and round indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands.M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Accompanied by Extrait des Registres.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 3 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 2406Production of this reference started in 1945.This model of watch was first equipped with a cal. 12'''-120 movement from 1945 to 1950 (small seconds), or with a12'''-120 SC (also with possibility of indirectly driven centre-seconds), then with a cal. 12'''-400 from 1950 to 1960 circa.