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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 303

Yellow Gold ?Ref. 570? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 707441, case No. 309921, Ref. 570. Made in 1957, sold on October 15th, 1958. Very fine and rare, large center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 17,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 13,000 / USD 14,000 - 16,000

C. Three-body, solid, polished, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Cream with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, engraved dot minute indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 10 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 570 Production of this reference started in 1938.