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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 303

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 963316, case No. 652544, Ref. 2431. Production of this reference started in 1948. Very fine and rare, unusual, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle and original certificate.

CHF 16,000 - 19,000

EUR 11,000 - 13,000 / USD 12,500 - 15,000

C. two body, solid, polished, overhanging twisted and fluted teardrop lugs, rounded band. D. matte silver with applied pink gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 171.