Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 566

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973987, case No. 666854, Ref. 2442, completed in 1951, sold on June 6, 1952. Production of this reference started in 1948. Extremley rare and fine, rectangular, rounded and flared, "bombé", 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 100,000 - 130,000

EUR 65,000 - 85,000

Sold: CHF 93,700

C. two-body, solid, flared, polished, rounded lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. copper-colored with applied pink gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometric 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, p. 136.