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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
LOT 764
Yellow 2457 Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava", movement No. 701218, case No. 304531, Ref. 2457. Made in 1951, sold on July 10, 1952. Very fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 6,300 - 8,100 / EUR 4,300 - 5,600
Sold: CHF 8,400
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, snap on case back. D. Off white with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/second division. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 27SC, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-15-01 |
Good Slightly rusted HANDS Original |