Important Collector's Wristwatches & ...

Grand Havana Room, Sep 22, 2004

LOT 317

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 762624, case No. 691288, Ref. 2526, third generation. Production of this reference started in 1953. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with a textured, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe link bracelet.

USD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 50,000 - 65,000

Sold: USD 57,500

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down dedicated case back, rounded bezel, concave lugs. D. Off-white enamel with applied faceted pink gold indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Pink gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-600 AT, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.For a note on ref. 2526, see lot 138.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01