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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 488

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ellipse", No. 1816888, case No. 2858711, Ref. 3948. Produced in the 1980's.Fine, oval, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, hidden lugs. D. white with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 215, Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 27 x 32 mm.