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Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006

LOT 74

Ref. 3605-1, Yellow Gold ?Jumbo Ellipse? Patek Philippe, Genève, "Ellipse", No. 1303996, case No. 2766210, Ref. 3605-1. Made in 1977. Fine, oversized, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe twisted bracelet. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

HKD 50,000 - 65,000

USD 6,500 - 8,500 / EUR 5,000 - 6,700

Sold: HKD 54,280

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hooded lugs, sapphire crystal.
D. Bronze with applied faceted yellow gold indexes, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands.
M. Cal. 28-255 C stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 38 mm. Height 6.6 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 3605-1 Production of this reference started circa 1970. For a similar watch, see ?Collecting Patek Philippe Wristwatches? by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, 2000, vol. II, p. 247.