The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 668

Ref. 2451 ?Stainless Steel? Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 743136, case No. 664849, Ref. 2451. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch. Made circa 1955.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 8,614

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary "guilloché" seconds. Steel "Bâton" hands. M. Cal. 10'''200, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2451 Production of this reference started in 1949.