Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 05, 2007

LOT 128

?Manta-Ray" Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977029, case No. 696921, Ref. 2554. Made in 1956. Very fine and rare, elongated hexagonal, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

USD 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 25,960

C. Two-body, rectangular curved, solid, polished, pyramidal concave sides, ?bombé? crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 40 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Property of Various Owners


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-9*

Good

Scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original