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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 67

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760915, case No. 681561, Ref. 2526 G, 2nd generation. Produced circa 1954. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe model G bracelet especially designed for reference 2526, with fluted and curved gold links flanked by two rows of rectangular polished elements. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

EUR 25,000 - 30,000 / USD 30,000 - 40,000

Sold: CHF 39,100

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screw-down slightly domed case back, concave lugs. D. Off-white soft enamel with inlaid yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-600 AT, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, 18K yellow gold rotor.Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.Approx. overall length 190 mm.For a note, see lot 65.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01