Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 230

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Asprey, London, No. 1171678, case No. 2705139, Ref. 3506/2. Produced in a special edition for the Sultan of Oman, in the 1970's.Fine, rectangular horizontal, thin, 18K white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold linen-textured Patek Philippe bracelet and clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lateral bezel, sides set with 12 baguette diamonds, triangular lapidated lugs. D. satiné silver with painted indexes, below center, State of Oman emblem with double swords and dagger. "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 fre-sprung flat balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 30 x 27 mm.Approx. overall length: 190 mm.