Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 08, 2010
Patek Philippe Ref.438 Steel-Breguet Numerals Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, "Calatrava", No. 912066, case No. 634016, Ref. 438. Made circa 1945, sold on January 10th, 1947 Very fine and rare, mid-size, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with Breguet style numerals. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
C. Three-body, polished, flat bezel, screw-down case back, concave lugs, inner movement cover. d. Silvered with applied steel Breguet numerals, outer minute dots, subsidiary seconds. Steel dauphine hands. m. Cal. 10''' - 110, 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, whiplash micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |