Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 232
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976170, case No. 684344, Ref. 2531. Made in 1954, sold in March 19th, 1955. Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
EUR 9,000 - 11,000 / USD 12,000 - 14,000
Sold: CHF 17,700
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, "bombé" lateral sides, overhanging transversal bars, teardrop lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold ?Bâton? hands. M. Cal. 9'''- 90, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 27 x 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |