Important Collectors’ Wristwatches Po...

New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 124

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 704912, case No. 691454, Ref. 2508. Made in the late 1940s. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract of the Archives. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe.

USD 14,000 - 18,000

EUR 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: USD 21,830

C. Two-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, screwed-down case back, concave lugs, dust-protecting cap. D. Off-white with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original