Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 510

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 972586, case No. 659176, Ref. 2471, sold on January 31, 1951. Production of this reference started in 1950. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a letter by Patek Philippe.

CHF 40,000 - 60,000

EUR 26,000 - 39,000

Sold: CHF 42,550

C. two body, solid, polished , three-body overhanging curved and flared lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold pyramidal and baton indexes, Arabic numerals for the 12, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands.M. 9'''90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 24 x 39 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 132..