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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 414

So-called "Manta-Ray" Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 976932, case No. 696922, Ref. 2554. Production of this reference started in 1952. Very fine and rare, elongated hexagonal, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 22,000 - 28,000

EUR 14,000 - 17,600 / USD 18,000 - 22,000

Sold: CHF 26,450

C. Two-body, solid, polished, pyramidal concave sides, "bombé" crystal.D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold "Bâton" indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "Bâton" hands.M. Cal. 9'''-90, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating 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

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 27 - 01

Notes

Ref. 2554 This model inspired Patek Philippe to produce Ref. 5100, their famous new 10-day wristwatch, in 2000.