Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 370

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 724825, case No. 685745, Ref. 2570. Production of this reference started in 1958. Fine, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 7,500 - 9,500

EUR 4,900 - 6,200

Sold: CHF 7,475

C. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, curved lugs, anti-magnetic protecting cap. D. beige with applied yellow gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998,pp. 192-194.