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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 499

Patek Philippe, Genève, "10 Jours", No. 3202553, Ref. 5100. Produced in a limited edition of 3000 examples to celebrate the end of the second millennium in 2000.Fine, water-resistant, rectangular lozenge, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 10 days (240 hours) power reserve and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent case back with screws, manta ray-shaped, concave and stepped bezel, inserted winding-crown, sapphire crystal, engraved on the back with the words "Patek Philippe Year 2000". D. off-white with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial at 6, up-and-down indication below the 12. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 28-20 REC 10 J, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 29 jewls, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring, twin serially operating spring barrels.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 34 x 46 mm.