Important Collectors' Wristwtches, Po...
New York, Sep 26, 2007
LOT 91
"Water-resistant Calatrava" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 725661, case No. 307474, Ref. 2545. Made in 1955. Production of this reference started in 1954. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.
USD 10,000 - 12,000
EUR 7,500 - 9,000
Sold: USD 10,502
C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12-400, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm. Thickness 9 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 |