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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 287

?Hooded Lugs, Ref. 563? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 832552, case No. 617328, Ref. 563. Made in 1938. Very fine and rare, curved rectangular, 18K yellow gold gentleman?s Art Deco wristwatch with hooded lugs and a Patek Philippe yellow gold buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 17,000 - 22,000

EUR 11,000 - 14,000 / USD 14,000 - 18,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, curved, stepped hooded lugs, "bombe" crystal. D. Brushed silver with applied yellowgold dauphine numerals, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodiumplated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 40 x 22 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-14

Good

Damaged

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-20-01

Good

Period original

HANDS Original