100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 231

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genèv e, No. 746321, case No. 516194, Ref. 2496. Production of this reference startedin 1951.Very fine square platinum and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a platinum PatekPhilippe buckle.

CHF 35,000 - 45,000

USD 20,000 - 25,000

C. two-body, solid, brushed, bezel and lapidated lugs set with 36 baguette diamonds. D. matte silver with appliedwhite gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Bâton' white gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium plated, 'faussescôtes' decoration, 20 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguetbalance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 35 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in 'Patek Philippe Genèv e, Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBER Y,1998, Patek Philippe S.A., Geneva, p. 155.