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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

LOT 93

Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationPatek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 766325, case No. 699765, Ref. 2552. Production of this reference started in 1955.Fine, self-winding, water-resistant, gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 10,000 - 12,000

USD 6,200 - 7,500

Sold: CHF 12,650

C. two-body, polished, polished, screwed down case back, curved lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12-600 AT, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, 18K engraved gold rotor.Dial and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

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