Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 254

Pink Gold ?Ref. 2481? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 707527, case No. 2600041, Ref. 2481. Made in 1957, sold on November 27th, 1958. Fine and very rare, large, center-seconds, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

EUR 9,000 - 11,000 / USD 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 21,240

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, fluted curved lugs, concave bezel. D. Matte silver with applied pink gold faceted bâton indexes, outer minute/second track with small radial Arabic numerals. Pink gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 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 11 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.