Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 08, 2010

LOT 218

Patek Philippe Movement Presentation Case Patek Philippe, Genève, "Amagnetic," No. 733676, No. 47. Ref. 55. Made in 1966. Fine and extremely rare aluminum movement presentation case.

USD 7,000 - 10,000

CHF 7,000 - 10,000 / EUR 5,000 - 7,000

Sold: USD 8,750

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, double 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, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Casing and movement signed. Casing dim. 50 x 100 mm. Thickness 8.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-19

Good

Dent(s)
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 01

HANDS Original

Notes

Designed as an educational tool for Patek retailers and customers of the time, the display featured an elegantly mounted, fully functional movement (Cal. 27-AM 400) encased in an aluminum frame. Produced in the mid-sixties for a short period of time, probably fewer than a hundred units total were released; the present example is number 47. This is a rare opportunity to acquire the ultimate desk accessory or conversation piece for the true Patek enthusiast.