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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 495

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Neptune", Ref. 5081. Produced in the 1990's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 48 hours autonomy, date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp.

C. two-body, polished, screwed-down case back and winding crown, reeded bezel. D. matte silver with gold Roman numerals, outer ring for the second graduation and aperture for the date. "Feuille" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 315/190 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 21K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.