Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 352

Ref. 4288/001 White gold and diamonds Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1398823, case No. 2762789, Ref. 4288/001. Sold on September 26th, 1989. Fine, and very rare oval, 18K white gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with an integral 18K white gold Patek Philippe bracelet. Accompanied by the original certificate of origin.

HKD 45,000 - 80,000

USD 6,000 - 10,000 / EUR 4,500 - 8,000

Sold: HKD 106,250

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped Case and brushed snap on case back, bezel set with 34 diamonds (0.57 ct), mesh-pattern bracelet. D. Mesh-pattern silver. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 16-250, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, freesprung Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 34 x 30 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Purchased new by the consignor, this unusual creation by Patek Philippe has only been worn on rare occasions. Probably produced in very small quantities, this is the first time Antiquorum has the pleasure of offering this reference. It is only the second example ever to appear at auction.