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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 617
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888157, case No. 2619196, Ref. 2438/1, 4th series, made in 1955. Patek Philippe Very fine astronomic, centre second, 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, produced in 179 examples from 1952 to 1963, (4th series with screwed back), with certificate.
CHF 80,000 - 100,000
USD 65,000 - 85,000
Sold: CHF 97,750
C. massive, polished, waterproof, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes, outer graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 27-SC Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.
