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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 128

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 970983, case No. 511136, Ref. 2415. Production of this reference started in 1946. Very fine and probably unique rectangular curved platinum gentleman's wristwatch with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

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Sold: CHF 157,500

C. two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides and superimposed crescent-shaped lugs. D. matte silver with applied white gold radial Roman numerals and square indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. ?Bâton? white gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 42 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 135. This reference is extremely rare and particularly attractive. To the best of our knowledge, the even rarer platinum model has never before been offered at auction.