Exceptional Horological Works of Art
Geneva, Oct 19, 2002
LOT 140
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 868604, case No. 696516, Ref. 2499, third series, made circa 1960. Very fine, rare and important astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30-minute register, perpetual calendar and moon phases, with 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 200,000 - 300,000
EUR 130,000 - 180,000
Sold: CHF 234,500
C. three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs, sapphire crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 30-minute register, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 13''' CC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
