Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 356

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

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 40,000 - 53,000 / USD 47,000 - 62,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

C. two-body, solid, flared, polished, rounded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, 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.


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Grading System
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.