Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 382

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 863792, case No. 2632526, Ref. 2499. Movement made in 1946 and cased in 1964. Sold on November 18, 1965. Production of this reference started in 1951. Very fine and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30-minute register, perpetual calendar, moon phases and an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a certificate.

CHF 230,000 - 280,000

EUR 154,000 - 188,000 / USD 180,000 - 220,000

Sold: CHF 245,500

C. three-body, solid, polished, concave bezel, fluted lugs, domed crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds and the 30-minute register, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 13'''CC, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 23 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, 8 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balancspring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view
Image

Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

The present watch is a classic example of Reference 2499, third series, with bâton indexes and "feuille" hands. For a further note, see lot 380.