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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, May 13, 2007

LOT 562

Ref. 2429, "Pink Gold" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 955285, case No. 422395, Ref. 2429. Sold in 1951. Fine and rare, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000 / USD 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 12,980

C. Two-body, solid, polished, inclined bezel, fluted claw lugs, case back engraved ?A. Karlen ? souvenir de 25 ans de collaboration 1926-1951 Patek Philippe & Cie?. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold dart and faceted lozenge indexes, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold ?dauphine? hands. M. Cal. (10???200), rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32.5 mm. Thickness 8 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2429 Production of this reference started in 1948.