Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 259

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 831453, case No. 614073, Ref. 490/1. Production of this reference started in 1936, sold on July 28, 1937. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, stainless steel "Staybrite" gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by Extract of archives.

C. two-body, polished and brushed, polished side bezel with elongated curved and rounded lugs, "bombe"crystal. D. satine silver with applied steel baton indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel hands.M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" 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. 21 x 44 mm.