Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,Po...

New York, Mar 23, 2005

LOT 275

Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, "Ellipse,? No. 1159576, case No. 2712901, Ref. 3548. Made in the 1970s. Fine, elliptical 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, concealed lugs. D. Matte gilt with painted black radial Romannumerals. Black bâton hands. M. Cal.23-300 PM, stamped with the Geneva quality hallmark, rhodium plated,"fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, coldisochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, shock absorber.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Thickness: 6 mm.Approx. overall length: 185 mm.