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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 778
"Pink Banana" Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 972441, case No. 659874, Ref. 2442. Made in 1950, sold on December 26th 1950. Very fine and very rare, rounded flared lugs, "bombé", 18K pink gold wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 90,000 - 110,000
USD 80,000 - 100,000 / EUR 55,000 - 70,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded flared lugs, curved crystal. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9'''90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Called the "banana", was produced from 1948 to 1955.