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New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 178

Ref. 3588 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1281380, case No. 2708009, Ref. 3588. Made in the 1970s. Fine, thin, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,500 - 5,300 / CHF 5,600 - 8,500

Sold: USD 8,400

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, stepped bezel, case back engraved: P.L.K. 7-18-72, 203-762-8335, sapphire crystal. D. Champagne with painted radial Roman numerals. Yellow gold and black baton hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, fausses-cotes decoration, 36 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 21K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 6 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original