Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, May 08, 2010
LOT 300
Patek Philippe Ref. 2552, Disco Volante Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 760777, case No. 688232, Ref. 2552. Made circa 1955. Very fine and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
CHF 9,000 - 12,000
USD 8,500 - 11,500 / EUR 6,300 - 8,500
Sold: CHF 13,200
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, recessed winding crown, screwed-down case back, concave lugs. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12-600 AT, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, swan-neck regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35.5 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-20* |
Good Period original Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |