Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 415

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 830720, case No. 613111, Ref. 425, completed in 1936, sold on December 3, 1936. Fine and rare, rectangular curved platinum and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe tiled bracelet. Accompanied by the Extrait from the Archives.

CHF 23,000 - 28,000

EUR 15,000 - 18,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, brushed band, polished faceted bezel, teardrop lugs, two facet crystal. D. matte silver with 3 baguette (0.16 cts and 8 round (0.10 cts diamond-set indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. White gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9 '''-90, tonneau, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 42 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 23 - 01

Notes

Ref. 425 - 24611This reference preceeded reference 2461. Production of reference 425 started in 1934 and continued until the 1950s. After that, the model was produced under the reference number 2461.Similar watches are published in ?Patek Philippe Wristwatches?, by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 134 and in ?Collecting Patek Philippe Watches? by M. and O. Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2000, p. 139.