Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 07, 2005

LOT 209

?Ref. 2459? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 726443, case No. 657066, Ref. 2459. Production of this reference started in 1950. Very fine and rare, oversized, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: USD 10,925

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, extended teardrop lugs. D. Pink with applied pink gold dart indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''- 400, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, shock-absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-34-01

Good

Restored by the manufacture

HANDS Original