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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 348

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, (Amagnetic), No. 730040, case No. 2614719, Ref. 3434, circa 1960.Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 4,500 - 10,000

C. three-body, solid, polished, straight lugs. D. matte silver with applied gold indexes. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. M. 27-400 AM stamped with the Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, gold lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 3434Production of this reference started in 1960.The "Amagnetic" Cal. 27-400 AM was launched in 1960.This caliber is fitted with a gold lever escapement and is sometimes protected by a cap in soft iron.Similar watches are published in "Patek Philippe Genève, Wristwatches", by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY, Patek Philippe S.A., Geneva, 1998, pp. 192 and 194.