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New York, Mar 15, 2006

LOT 111

"Ellipse" Patek Philippe, Genève , "Ellipse", No. 1283245, case No. 524726, Ref. 3589. Production of this reference started in 1972. Fine, oval, self-winding, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract of the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, hooded lugs. D. Satiné blue with engraved Roman numerals and indexes. White gold ?bâton? hands. M. Cal. 28-255, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Glucydur Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, 18K gold rotor segment. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 35 x 33 mm. Thickness 6 mm.,