Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 13, 2012
LOT 141
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2551 DISCO VOLANTE YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 766071, case No. 2608560, Ref. 2551. Made in 1958, sold on October 9th, 1959. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,000 - 16,000 / EUR 8,500 - 12,000
Sold: CHF 16,250
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, stepped concave bezel, recessed winding crown, fl uted lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer engraved minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 12'''600, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Property of a German Collector
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |