Important Collectors Wristwatches,an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
LOT 465
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 869406, Ref. 2499, produced in 349 examples betwen 1950 and 1985, third series with round buttons and crystal glass from 1960 to 1978 ca, and from 1978, the fourth series with sapphire crystal becomes 2499/100, with transparent back in sapphire crystal, only 3 examples were produced on special request. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18 ct gold gentleman' s wristwatch with round button chronograph, register,perpetual calendar and moon phases, and fitted box.
HKD 550,000 - 650,000
CHF 100,000 - 120,000
Sold: HKD 632,500
C. massive, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs, transparent back, sapphire crystal. D. mat silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials, graduation for the days of the month apertures for the days week, the months and the lunations. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 13"'Q rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 8 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, Dial, case and movement signed.ln very good condition. Diam. 38 mm.
