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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 42

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Millenium", No. 71/100, movement No. 1202289, case No. 2998142, Ref. 5032J-012. Produced in a limited edition of 100 examples to commemorate the year 2000. Very fine, elegant and rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted mahogany box bearing a brass plate engraved "Serie Limitée No. 71/100" and a certificate.

C. two-body, solid, polished, fluted lugs, cabochon ruby-set winding-crown, domed sapphire crystal. D. two-tone silver with applied yellow gold dart indexes and a Breguet "2" numeral at 2 o'clock. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 240, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, free-sprung self-compensating balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.