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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 265

?Ref. 2451? Stainless Steel Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Calatrava?, No. 954286, case No. 654808, Ref. 2451. Made and sold in 1950. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman`s wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,500 / USD 4,000 - 5,600

Sold: CHF 14,160

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied baton indexes, dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Stainless Steel ?feuille? hands. M. Cal. 10'''200, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30.5 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 245 Production of this reference started in 1949.