The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 632

Ref. 2481 ?Yellow Gold? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 707041, case No. 2604421, Ref. 2481. Made circa 1959. Fine and very rare, large, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 11,000 - 13,000

EUR 7,000 - 8,300 / USD 8,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 16,520

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, fluted curved lugs, concave bezel. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes and dot minute markers. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 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: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2481 Production of this reference started in 1950. It was also produced with polychrome cloisonné enamel dials, mostly representing exotic landscapes.