Important Watches, Pocket Watches and...

Noga Hilton Hotel, Nov 13, 2005

LOT 215

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1220463, case No. 524163, Ref. 3579. Made in the 1970s. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and the Patek Philippe servicing guarantee.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,200 / USD 4,700 - 6,200

Sold: CHF 14,375

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, lapidated lugs. D. Satiné silver with applied steel ?bâton? indexes. Steel ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 23-300PM, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 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 free-sprung Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 38 mm. Thickness: 7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Many examples of Ref. 3579 were sold to Japan; several were reserved for Patek Philippe employees.