100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 104

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, 'Calatrava', No. 707703, case No. 309925, Ref. 570, Production started in1939.Very fine center-seconds 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a linen-textured yellowgold bracelet.

CHF 15,000 - 18,000

USD 8,700 - 10,500

Sold: CHF 17,825

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. champagne with applied yellow goldindexes. 'Dauphine' yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 27 SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated,'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, coldisochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 35 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

Notes

Ref. 570Production of this Ref. with the Cal. 12'''120 started in 1938.Production of this Ref. with the Cal. 12'''SC started in 1939.Production of this Ref. with the Cal. 27-SC started in 1950.For the note 'Calatrava' see lot 112.