Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 08, 2011
LOT 236
Patek Philippe - Ref. 2451 - Yellow Gold Calatrava Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 740230, case No. 676709, Ref. 2451. Made in 1953. Fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
CHF 4,300 - 6,000 / EUR 3,500 - 4,700
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, dust-protecting cap, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. m. Cal. 10''' 200, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |