Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998
LOT 492
Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 973191, case No. 663513, Ref. 2441, so-called "Pagoda", circa 1951. Very fine rectangular "bombe", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 28,000 - 32,000
Sold: USD 39,100
C. massive, polished, satined, concave sides, pillar shaped lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes and Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 9 "'-90, tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 15-35 |
Slightly rusted To be restored |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-5-51 |
Very good Poor Partially reprinted |