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Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 58

Platinum 2456 Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 972558, case No. 661958, Ref. 2456. Made in 1950, sold on November 28th, 1950. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", flared, platinum wristwatch with diamond-set dial. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

USD 19,000 - 28,000 / EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: CHF 20,400

C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, curved lugs, dedicated case back, two-facet crystal. D. Matte silver with applied baguette and round diamond-set indexes, subsidiary seconds. White gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 21 x 29 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original