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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 140

Ref. 2509, Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Hausmann. No. 722554, case No. 677354, Ref. 2509. Made circa 1952. Very fine and rare, water-resistant 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 10,000 - 12,000

EUR 7,800 - 9,500 / CHF 12,000 - 14,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed down case back, concave lugs, inner soft-iron movement cover. D. Matte silver with applied gold dart and faceted fancy indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10.3 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-8*

Good

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4-8-01

Fair

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2509 This reference was launched in 1951.