Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 126

Yellow Gold Ref. 2520? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 975892, case No. 514223, Ref. 2520. Production of this reference started in 1952. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 28,000

Sold: USD 38,940

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, overhanging triangular lugs, case back engraved: Paul Kernoff, "bombé" crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''90, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, tonneau, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 29 x 43 mm. Thickness 10 mm. Property of Various Owners


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The Patek reference 2520 is particularly impressive due to its heavy and oversize case. It is the first yellow gold example of this reference ever to be sold at Antiquorum.