100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 79

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 956866, case No. 668653, Ref. 482. Production of this reference startedin 1936.Very fine square 18K yellow gold and sapphire gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by Extract of theArchives.

CHF 22,000 - 26,000

USD 13,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 29,900

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel set with 12 baguette sapphires, hooded lugs with teardropattachments. D. matte silver with painted indexes. 'Bâton' yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 10'''-200, rhodium plated,'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, coldisochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 25 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 4 - 5 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in 'Patek Philippe Genève, Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY, PatekPhilippe S.A., Geneva, 1998, pp. 156 and 198.