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New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 402

Ref. 2443, Pink Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 976153, case No. 512939, Ref. 2443. Made in 1955. Very fine and very rare, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold wristwatch.

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000 / CHF 17,000 - 22,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, rectangular overhanging straight lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 39 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2443 Production of this reference started in 1948.