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Geneva, Oct 14, 2007
LOT 180
Yellow Gold ?Ref. 2483? Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 701592, case No. 672896 Ref. 2483. Made in 1952, sold on October 24, 1952. Very fine, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 12,000 - 15,000
EUR 7,000 - 9,000 / USD 10,000 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 14,750
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, dust protecting cap, screwed-down case back, wide inclined bezel and lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold "baton" hands, blued steel center-seconds hand. M. 27 SC, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 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. 33 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Production of this reference started in 1950.
A similar watch is published in ?Collecting Patek Philippe Wristwatches? by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, 2005, vol II, p. 158.