Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 354

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold 2457 Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava," No. 703176, case No. 306356, Ref. 2457. Made in 1952. Very fine, center seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,500 / CHF 4,300 - 6,500

Sold: USD 6,600

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, snap on case back. D. Satine silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 27SC, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-54-01

Very good

Service dial

HANDS Original