Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 25, 2012
LOT 258
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2444 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 956141, case No. 512642, Ref. 2444. Made circa 1954. Very fine and rare, square, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 4,500 - 6,500
EUR 3,500 - 5,000
C. Two-body solid, polished, wide fl at bezel, straight lugs, domed crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 10-200, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 26 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |