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Grand Havana Room, New York, Sep 20, 2001

LOT 271

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, ?Amagnetic?, Ref. 3420. Production of this reference started in 1959.Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s wristwatch.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, concave lugs, dedicated back. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. ?Bâton? yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27-400 AM, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line gold lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 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

Engraved on the back: ?With Gratitude - Sadruddin Aga Khan? and the family coat of arms.?Amagnetic? wristwatches made by Patek Philippe bear a gold lever escapement.