Important Watches Collector's Wristwa...

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LOT 221

Patek Philippe & Cie, 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.

HKD 60,000 - 80,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000 / USD 8,000 - 10,000

C. two-body, solid, polished, inner metal band to protect the movement, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. black withapplied yellow gold baton and pyramidal indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Dauphine" hands.M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cutbimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring, micrometric regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: ?
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

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