Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 511
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 704954, case No. 689399, Ref. 2481, produced in 50 examples only in 1956 and presented to King Ibn Saud the following year. Fine and rare centre second, 18 ct. pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct. pink gold integrated bracelet "à mailles".
CHF 20,000 - 25,000
USD 16,000 - 20,000
C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. white enamel bearing the effigy of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia (each miniature was painted by hand on each watch), applied round and baguette rubyset indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 27-SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.
