Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Hotel Du Rhone, Apr 02, 2006

LOT 500

Ref. 2483 ?Yellow Gold? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 701592, case No. 672896, Ref. 2483. Made in 1952, sold on October 24th, 1952. Very fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch. Accompanied by the "Extract from the Archives".

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

108 4,500 - 5,800

Sold: CHF 15,340

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, dust protecting cap, screwed-down case back, wide sloped bezel and lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. 27 SC, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold and isochronism and five positions, shockabsorber, self compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, lug stamped with no. 896. Diam. 33 mm. Height 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2483 Production of this reference started in 1950. The Ref. 2483 is one of the most sought-after models by collectors today.