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Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 301

Patek Philippe Ref. 2441, so-called Tour Eiffel Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 974113, case No. 666078, Ref. 2441, also called "Pagoda". Production of this reference started in 1948. Made in 1951, sold on November 22nd, 1952. Very fine and rare, rectangular, flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 35,000 - 49,000

USD 33,000 - 47,000 / EUR 24,000 - 34,000

Sold: CHF 36,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pillar-shaped lugs, snap-on case back, domed crystal. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold baton, dot and triangular indexes and Roman 12, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 30 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2441 Originally called the "Eiffel Tower" by collectors, this model was subsequently renamed "Pagoda" by Patek Philippe. A re-edition of this very successful model was launched in 1997, for the opening of the new Patek Philippe factory. This model is rare in yellow gold.