Collector’s Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Grand Havana Room, New York, Mar 13, 2002

LOT 258

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, ?Calibre Beta 21?, case No. 2720533, Ref. 3597/2. Production of this reference started in 1970. Fine and large, center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s quartz wristwatch with jump-date and 18K yellow gold pierced Patek Philippe integrated bracelet.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

Sold: USD 4,830

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. D. champagne with applied yellow gold and black index-es, aperture for the date. ?Bâton? gold and black hands. M. CEH-Beta 21, 13 jewels, frequency of the quartz oscillator: 8192 Hz, reduced to 256 Hz by the frequency reducer. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 43 x 41 mm. Approx. overall length: 230 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

A similar watch is published in ?Patek Philippe Wristwatches?, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, p. 322.