Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 230
?Fluted Teardrop Lugs? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 953138, case No. 653795, Ref. 2440. Sold on November 26, 1949. Very fine and very rare rectangular 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe box and the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
EUR 25,000 - 40,000 / USD 32,000 - 50,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, fluted overhanging teardrop lugs, table crystal. D. Brushed silver with applied pink gold dart and trefoil-shaped indexes and Arabic 12, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 44 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |