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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 201

Ref. 683, Stainless Steel Two-Tone Sector Dial Chronograph Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, Ref. 683,movement No. 862136, caseNo. 618181.Made in 1938, sold on December 21, 1938. Extremely fine, rare and small stainless steel keyless pocket watch with chronograph and 30-minute register. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

USD 27,000 - 34,000

EUR 21,000 - 27,000 / CHF 32,000 - 40,000

C. Three-body, polished, back with foliate engraved monogram, buttons at 11 and 1 for the chronograph functions. Snap back cuvette. D. Two-tone silver with black painted baton numerals, inner track for minute and fifths of a second divisions, outer tachometer scale, subsidiary dial for the seconds and 30-minute register. Blued steel spade hands. M. 13''', rhodium plated, gold wheel train, 23 jewels, 8 adjustments, lever escapement, monometallic compensation balance with gold temperature screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-9-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

With the ongoing development of planes, cars and boats, and the growing need for constantly keeping better time in the 30?s, it seemed logical that watch manufacturers would create timing devices that would better record time in a society already fascinated with increased speed and precision. These very rare small chronographs cased in steel were designed for outdoor use (hence the use of that sturdy material) but were also meant to be compact for ease of transportation. It is also interesting to note that this watch uses the same caliber as all early Patek chronographs but also features the extremely attractive two-tone sector dial found on references 130 and 530 among others.