Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 218

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1219558, case No. 524152, Ref. 3579. Produced in the 1970's.Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back. D. metallic blue with applied steel "bâton" indexes. "Bâton" steel hands. M. Cal. 23'''-300 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, free sprung Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 32 x 38 mm.