100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 223

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genèv e, No. 977061, case No. 679535, Ref. 2503. Production of this reference startedin 1951.Extremely rare and fine, rectangular 'bombé', 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied b yan 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 22,000 - 28,000

C. two-body, massive, polished and brushed, ear shaped lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexesand Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Feuille' yellow gold hands. M. 9'''-90, stamped with the GenevaQuality Hall Mark, tonneau, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromaxbalance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring,micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 41 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 6 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in 'Patek Philippe Genèv e, Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBER Y,1998, Patek Philippe S.A., p. 139.Patek Philippe & Cie, Genèv e, No. 783890, case No. 2609758, Ref. 3413. Designed by Gilbert Albert, circa1959.