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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 87

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Tour Eiffel", No. 971348, case No. 653899, Ref. 2441, also called "Pagoda". Production of this reference started in 1948, made in 1949, sold on October 27, 1949.Very fine and rare, rectangular, flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle, pouch and certificate.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 24,000 - 31,000 / USD 26,000 - 33,000

Sold: CHF 47,150

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pillar-shaped lugs, domed crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90 tonneau, 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. 29 x 41 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2
Movement: 2*
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

Ref. 2441.Originally called the "Eiffel Tower" by collectors, this model was subsequently renamed "Pagoda" by Patek Philippe. A reedition 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.