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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 499
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 888059, case No. 679793, Ref. 2497, sold on the 26.2.1955, 2nd series, produced in 179 examples from 1952 to 1963. (2nd series : 1952-1958 circa). Very fine and rare astronomic, centre second, 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.
CHF 70,000 - 80,000
USD 58,000 - 68,000
C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the lunations. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 27-SC Q Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. hi excellent condition. Diam. 37 mm.
