The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 666

Ref. 541, ?Black Dial? Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Calatrava?, No. 829218, case No. 619171, Ref. 541. Made in 1949. Very fine, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,500 - 6,000 / USD 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: CHF 11,800

C. Two-body, solid, polished, inner metal band to protect the movement, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Black with applied yellow gold bâton and pyramidal indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''- 120, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 541 Was produced from 1939 to 1947, the majority in stainless steel. Very few examples are known in yellow gold.