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Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Jun 02, 2007
LOT 126
?Les Imperiales? Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 1607802, case No. 2870521, Ref. 4761. Made in 1989. Fine, 18K yellow gold, lady's lapel quartz watch hanging from an 18K yellow gold chain and brooch fastened to a suede bow. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe box and the Extract from the Archives.
HKD 40,000 - 50,000
USD 5,300 - 6,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,000
C. Two body, polished, curved band, "Louis XV" winding-crown. D. White with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Black gold "Breguet" hands. M. Cal. E 15, quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
Patek Philippe "Les Impériales" Lapel Watches
Ref. 4760, 4761, 4762
Worn traditionally on the lapel of a lady's finest dress, this type of watch lost its popularity when Patek Philippe introduced the first ladies' wristwatch in 1868. To commemorate its 150th anniversary, Patek Philippe decided to bring back the lapel watch. The delicate silhouette of the "Impériales" is a charming voyage back to the drawing room of the 19th century. The case is similar to that of the "Officier", but with a quartz movement and Louis XV winding crown.
The limited edition was produced as follows:
- 50 pieces in 18K yellow gold with a leather bow
- 50 pieces in 18K yellow gold with a velvet bow
- 50 pieces in 18K yellow gold with a suede bow
The watches all feature a white dial, Breguet numerals and Breguet hands. A commemorative medal was delivered, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the manufacture.
Worn traditionally on the lapel of a lady's finest dress, this type of watch lost its popularity when Patek Philippe introduced the first ladies' wristwatch in 1868. To commemorate its 150th anniversary, Patek Philippe decided to bring back the lapel watch. The delicate silhouette of the "Impériales" is a charming voyage back to the drawing room of the 19th century. The case is similar to that of the "Officier", but with a quartz movement and Louis XV winding crown.
The limited edition was produced as follows:
- 50 pieces in 18K yellow gold with a leather bow
- 50 pieces in 18K yellow gold with a velvet bow
- 50 pieces in 18K yellow gold with a suede bow
The watches all feature a white dial, Breguet numerals and Breguet hands. A commemorative medal was delivered, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the manufacture.