Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 234
Patek PhiliPPe Ref. 2457 Patek Philippe, Genève, "Calatrava", movement No. 700226, case No. 302784, Ref. 2457. Made in 1950, sold on November 27th, 1950. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 4,300 - 6,800
USD 4,300 - 6,800 / EUR 3,200 - 5,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, snap on case back. d. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions with Arabic fivesecond numerals. 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, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30.5 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |