Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 193
Patek Philippe Ref. 498 Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, movement No. 831413, case No. 614324, Ref.498. Made in 1937, sold on July 28, 1937. A fine and rare 18K gold rectangular wristwatch with 18K gold period Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
USD 10,000 - 15,000
EUR 7,500 - 11,000 / CHF 11,000 - 17,000
Sold: USD 11,400
C. Two-body, solid, hinged back, stepped sides to straight shoulders, curved glass flanked by triple-ridge highlights. D. Black with applied gold baton indexes and 12, 3, 9 numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Gold feuille hands. M. Cal.9-90, rhodium plated with fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, lever escapement, monometallic balance, flat balance spring, index regulator. Case, dial and movement signed. Dim: 40mm. length, width 24mm, thickness 7 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-10 |
Very good Patinated |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-33-18-01 |
Good Restored Spotted HANDS Original |