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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007

LOT 168

Ref. 2451, ?Yellow Gold? Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 740805, case No. 676686, Ref. 2451. Made in 1953, sold on December 17, 1953. Fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

EUR 5,500 - 6,700 / USD 7,500 - 9,000

Sold: CHF 9,440

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold ?baton? hands. M. Cal. 10''' 200, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2451
Production of this reference started in 1949.