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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999

LOT 456

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calatrava,No. 922138, case No. 297499, Ref. 570, made in 1942, sold on September 30, 1942.Very fine and rare, large, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, in original red leather fitted box.

CHF 16,000 - 20,000

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. champagne with painted Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" black hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Accompanied by Extrait des Registres.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: * 3
Dial: 27 - 01

Notes

Ref. 570Production of this reference with the Cal. 12'''-120 started in 1938.Similar watches are published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition, pp. 169-170.