Important Watches, Collectors’ Wristw...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 373

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 703320, case No. 670214, Ref. 2460. Produced circa 1954. Very fine, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 10,000 - 13,000

C. Three-body, solid, polished , sloped bezel, faceted straight lugs. D. Matte silver with appliedyellow gold dart indexes. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands.M. Cal. 27-SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm. Height 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 - 01

Notes

Ref. 2460 Production of this reference started in 1950. Similar watches are published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, pp. 204-205.