Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 91

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975609, case No. 676815, Ref. 2442. Production of this reference started in 1948.Very rare and fine, rectangular, rounded and flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.Accompanied by a box and the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 75,000 - 90,000

EUR 50,000 - 60,000

Sold: CHF 69,000

C. two-body, solid, flared, polished, rounded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold triangular indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "bâton" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 43 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 136.