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Geneva, Apr 14, 2003

LOT 699

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 711875, case No. 320081, Ref. 570. Production of this reference started in 1939. Very fine and rare, large, center-seconds, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. sand-finished silver with applied white gold bâton indexes. White gold "Dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 27-SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam.5 mm.