Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jan 26, 2013

LOT 277

Patek Phili ppe Ref . 3538 White Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1213712, case No. 2716237, Ref. 3538. Made in 1972, sold on July 24, 1972. Very fine and rare, thin, 18K white gold wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives and a Patek Philippe box. To be sold without reserve

HKD 31,000 - 47,000

USD 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,500

Sold: HKD 87,500

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight lugs. D. Matte silver with applied white gold bâton indexes. White gold bâton hands. M. Cal 23-300 PM, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3-10*

Good

Patinated

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original