Timeless Beauty: Spectacular Wristwat...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 24, 2004

LOT 94

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.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 40,000 - 50,000 / USD 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: CHF 55,200

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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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 2442. Production of this reference started in 1948.