Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 384

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 727672, case No. 309610, Ref. 2545. Production of this reference started in 1954. Very fine and extremely rare, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 38,000 - 48,000

EUR 25,000 - 31,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

C. two-body, solid, polished, screw down case back with monogram, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. White gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12 '''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 32 mm.Engraved on the back: the monogram "B.R.E."


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Grade:
Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

A similar watch in "Collecting Patek Philippe Watches" by M. and O. Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2000, pp. 54-123.