Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 335

Patek Phi lippe Ref. 4119 Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 998743, case No. 2694305, Ref. 4119/1. Made in 1970, sold on January 31st, 1972. Very fine and unusual, 18K yellow gold lady?s wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold bracelet formed by 9 oval medallions Covered with iridescent butterfly motifs under sapphire crystals. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 7,800 - 12,000 / CHF 11,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 13,200

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bark-finished bezel and sides, repeating the bracelet decoration. D. Blue. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 320, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 20 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 18 x 23 mm. Thickness 6 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3-24

Good

Slightly chipped

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Reminiscent of some of the most wonderful designs by Gilbert Albert, this highly unconventional creation by Patek Philippe surprises by its unusual combination of materials and has furthermore never before appeared at auction.