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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 02, 2000

LOT 346

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977249,case No. 2605027, Ref. 3409, circa 1960.Very fine and unusual, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold and rubies gentleman?s wristwatch with hammered and polished yellow gold Patek Philippe articulated bracelet, covering on each side, a part of the case and the dial.Accompanied by fitted box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bevelled band, ?bombé? crystal. D. hammered yellow gold repeating the bracelet decoration, set with 12 small rubies cabochon for the hours. ?Bâton? gold hands. M. Cal. 9???-90, stamped with the Poinçons de Genève, tonneau, rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 34 mm.Bracelet measuring approx. 195 mm.Accompanied by photocopy of the certificate.