Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 88

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Tour Eiffel", No. 976187, case No. 659856, Ref. 2441. Production of this reference started in 1948.Extremely rare and very fine, rectangular flared "bombé" 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a pink dial and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

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Sold: CHF 80,500

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pillar-shaped lugs, domed crystal. D. pink with applied pink gold bâton, triangular, and dot indexes, Roman numerals at XII, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

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, on the occasion of the opening of the new Patek Philippe factory. This model is rare in yellow gold, very rare in pink gold, and the latter is almost impossible to find with a pink dial.