Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004
So-called ?Banana? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975609, case No. 676815, Ref. 2442. Produced circa 1950 Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared,"bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
C. Two-body, solid, polished, rounded lugs,"bombé" 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-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. Height 9,5 mm.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |