Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 01, 2004
Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 971910, case No. 656256, Ref. 2456. Production of this reference started in 1950. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", flared, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch.
C. Two-body, solid, polished, concave sides, pillar-shaped lugs, dedicated case back, two-facet crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "feuille" hands.M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 39 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |