Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 75

Patek Philippe Platinum ref. 425 Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 834524, case No. 219442, Ref. 425. Made circa 1941. Fine and very rare, rectangular curved, platinum wristwatch with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, straight lugs, two-facet crystal, case back engraved: Edward M. Rabin December 25. 1942. D. Matte silver with applied white gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. White gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 42 mm. Thickness 9 mm.