Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 351

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 766962, case No. 2613991, Ref. 2540. Production of this reference started in 1954. Very fine "carr? galb?", self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,500 - 20,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, triangular lugs. D. pink with applied pink gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Pink gold "Baton" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-600 AT, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses c?tes? decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 31 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 215.