Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 408

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 728158, case No. 2606032, Ref. 3418, retailed by Beyer Zurich. Production of this reference started in 1958. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, sloped bezel, straight lugs. D. satiné silver with engraved silver painted indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Steel ?Bâton? hands. M. Cal. 12-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.