Important Watches Collector's Wristwa...

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LOT 225

So-called ?Banana? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973853, case No. 666840, Ref. 2442. Made in 1951. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared, "bombé", 18K yel-low gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

HKD 350,000 - 430,000

EUR 35,000 - 43,000 / USD 45,000 - 55,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, rounded lugs,"bombé" crystal.D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabicnumerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "feuille" hands.M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated,"fausses-côtes"decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, mono-metallicbalance,self-compensating Breguet balance spring,micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 43 mm. Thickness 9,5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 2442 Was produced from 1948 to 1955.