Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 77
Patek Philippe Ref. 2442, So-Called "Banana" Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 971493, case No. 655217, Ref. 2442. Made in 1949 and sold on October 25th, 1949. Very fine and very rare, rounded flared lugs, "bombé," 18K yellow gold wristwatch and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
USD 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 18,000 - 26,000 / CHF 27,000 - 38,000
Sold: USD 30,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded flared lugs, domed crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |