100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 207

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genèv e, No.701837, case No. 668429, Ref. 2481.Production of this reference started in1950.Extremely rare and fine center seconds ,18K pink gold and 'cloisonné' enamelgentleman's wristwatch. Accompaniedby an 18K pink gold Patek Philippebuckle. Accompanied by the Extractfrom the Archives.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Sold: CHF 157,500

C. two-body, solid, polished, fluted lugs,concave bezel. D. in 'cloisonné' enamelrepresenting an exotic landscape, the seaand a lighthouse, with applied pink goldindexes and Arabic numerals on the outerbrushed pink gold ring. 'Bâton' yellowgold hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, stamped withthe Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumplated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallicbalance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring,micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 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 'PatekPhilippe Genève, Wristwatches', byMARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY, 1998,Patek Philippe S.A., p. 205, 209 and 211.