Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 342
?Asymmetrical Prototype? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 783691, case No. 2609753, Ref. 3412 Retailed by Beyer. Designed by Gilbert Albert, made as a prototype in 1959. Extremely rare and very fine asymmetrical, triangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
HKD 800,000 - 950,000
EUR 80,000 - 100,000 / USD 100,000 - 120,000
C. Two-body, triangular, solid, polished, lapidated band, flatbezel, flat top crystal. D. Triangular, champagne with paintedindexes. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. 23-300, stamped withthe Geneva Quality Hallmark, extra-flat, rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement,free-sprung Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold,isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed, dial signed for the retailer.Dim. 31 x 41 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |
