Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 196
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3457 RETAILED BY BEYER YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 857872, case No. 429331, Ref. 3457. Made in 1963. Fine and rare, 18K yellow gold midsize wristwatch with hooded lugs.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,300 - 3,300 / EUR 2,000 - 2,700
C. Three-body, solid, polished, inclined coin-edge bezel engraved on the inner incline with the hour indexes, recessed winding crown. D. Satine gold with engraved baton indexes. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 8'''-85, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm. Thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |