Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 90

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Tour Eiffel", No. 838703, case No. 660480, Ref. 2441. Production of this reference started in 1948.Very fine and rare, rectangular, flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 38,000 - 45,000

EUR 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pillar-shaped lugs, domed crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dot indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90 tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escape-ment, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micro-meter regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
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 very rare in yellow gold.