Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 228

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Beyer, Zurich, No. 1131934, case No. 2638694, Ref. 3506/2. Produced circa 1963.Fine, horizontal rectangular, extra thin, 18K white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold linen-textured Patek Philippe bracelet and clasp.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lateral bezel, sides set with 12 baguette diamonds, triangular lapidated lugs. D. satiné silver with painted indexes. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 175, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprung balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 27 mm.Approx. overall length: 185 mm.