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New York, Jun 11, 2009

LOT 405

Movement Presentation Case Patek Philippe, Genève, "Amagnetic," No. 733723, Ref. 55. Made in 1966. Fine and extremely rare movement presentation case. Accompanied by the original presentation box, eye-loupe, hang tag and the Extract from the Archives.

USD 2,500 - 4,500

EUR 1,900 - 3,400 / CHF 2,800 - 5,100

Sold: USD 13,200

C. Transparent with 2 gold bezels cased within a block of brushed aluminum with lapidated sides back and front. D. None. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 27 AM- 400, amagnetic, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line bronze-beryllium lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Casing, box, loupe and movement signed. Casing dim. 50 x 100 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 01

HANDS Original

Notes

This lot features a Patek Philippe promotional display case that has never before been offered on the market and has remained unknown to many collectors until now. Designed as an educational tool for Patek retailers and customers of the time, it featured an elegantly mounted, fully functional movement (Cal. 27-AM 400) encased in a stainless steel frame (stamped as Reference 55). In fully running condition and accompanied by its Patek Philippe signed loupe and original hang-tag, this is a rare opportunity to acquire the ultimate desk accessory for the true Patek enthusiast. Produced in the mid-sixties for a short period of time, probably less than a hundred units total were produced. We would like to thank Arnaud Tellier from the Patek Philippe Museum for his assistance in researching this lot.