Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1286621, case No. 2754701, Ref. 3588-901, made in 1975, sold on February 28, 1977.Fine and very rare, flat, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's commemorative wristwatch bearing the effigy of King Faisal ibn Abdul Aziz al Saud of Saudi Arabia painted on enamel on the dial. Accompanied by a linen-textured 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet.
C. three body, solid, polished and brushed, "guilloché" bezel, hooded lugs. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, on the 6, the portrait of King Faisal of Saudi Arabia in polychrome enamel. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, steel rotorith an 18K gold inset segment.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2 - 01 |