Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 117

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977417, case No. 2615124,Ref. 2554. Production of this reference started in 1952.Extremely rare elongated hexagonal 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold hammered flat bracelet.

CHF 24,000 - 27,000

EUR 16,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 23,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, pyramidal concave sides, "bombé" crystal. D. hammered yellow gold with applied gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Epée" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''90, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 28 x 41 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

This model inspired Patek Philippe to produce their famous new 10- day wristwatch, Ref. 5100, in the year 2000.