Exceptional Horological Sale Celebrat...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 490
Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 975461, case No. 674896, Ref. 2503. Production of this reference started in 1951, sold on October 29, 1953. Very fine and extremely rare, rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
CHF 30,000 - 40,000
EUR 19,000 - 25,000 / USD 23,500 - 31,000
Sold: CHF 29,900
C. Two-body, solid, polished, overhanging teardrop-shaped lugs,faceted crystal.D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dartindexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellowgold "bâton" hands.M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated,"fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line leverescapement, Gyromax balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring,"swan-neck" micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 41 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 5 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |