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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 112

?Yellow, ref. 3445? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1121129, case No. 314494, Ref. 3445. Made circa 1962. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with jump-type date. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,700 - 7,300

Sold: CHF 10,580

C. Two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back, straight lapidated lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460M, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat,cold, isochronism and five positions, shockabsorber, self compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 4-8

Fair

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3445 Was produced from 1961 to 1976.