Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 501

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 954226, case No. 657088, Ref. 2440. Production of this reference started in 1948. Very fine, rare and large, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, fluted overhanging teardrop lugs, domed thick crystal. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 44 mm.