Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 09, 2009

LOT 108

Ref. 2468 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 976172, case No. 680163, Ref. 2468. Made in 1954. Very fine and rare, rectangular bombé, flared, 18K yellow gold wristwatch and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box.

USD 8,500 - 12,500

CHF 8,500 - 12,500 / EUR 5,800 - 8,500

Sold: USD 16,200

C. Two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, pillar shaped lugs, two-facet crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold triangular indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold feuille hands. M. 9'''-90, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, tonneau, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 39 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original