Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006
Ref. 2442, So-Called ?Banana? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975609, case No. 676815, Ref. 2442. Made circa 1955. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and original fitted box.
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded lugs, curved crystal. D. Matte silvered with applied yellow gold dart and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm. To be sold without reserve
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |