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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 371

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 721746, case No. 676500, Ref. 2483. Production of this reference started in 1950. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,200 - 6,500

Sold: CHF 8,050

C .two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, sloped bezel and lugs, dust protecting cap. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-400, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 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

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 182.