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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999

LOT 490

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 835081,case No. 627918, Ref. 490-1, circa 1943.Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 32,200

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, stepped sides. D. pink with applied pink gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 23 x 42 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3

Good

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 490Production of this reference started in 1936.This watch is smaller than the Ref. 492, although the shape is the same; it is very rare.