Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 354

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1226717 case No. 524968, Ref. 3574. Produced circa 1971. Fine and rare, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, stepped polished and brushed bezel. D. matte silver with applied steel and black indexes. Steel and black "Baton" hands. M. 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, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, mobile stud bearer.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 34 x 40 mm.