Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 26, 1991
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 701789, case No. 668411, Ref. 2481, made in 1952 in very small series. Very fine and rare, center second, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.
C. massive, polished, satined, concave bezel, fluted lugs, crystal glass. D.. Gold with the Effigy of the Bey of Tunis in polychrome painted enamel, "Feuille" 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.