Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 08, 2011

LOT 211

Patek Philippe ? Ref. 685, Gold Chronograph Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, Ref. 685, No. 863068, case No. 625475. Made in 1942, sold on August 22, 1945. Extremely fine and rare, 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch with chronograph and 30-minute register. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

USD 28,000 - 32,000

CHF 25,000 - 28,000 / EUR 20,000 - 22,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, buttons at 11 and 1 for the chronograph functions. D. Silver with applied yellow gold Arabic and baton numerals, inner track for minute and fifths of a second divisions, outer tachometer scale, subsidiary dial for the seconds and 30-minute register. Yellow gold baton 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, and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.


LOADING IMAGES
Click to full view
Image
Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3-11

Good

Slightly worn
Movement: 3**

Good

Repair required, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Reference 685 was introduced in the late 1930s and utilized the same 13''' movement as the reference 130. The present watch, accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming its sale on August 22, 1945, is a very fine example of reference 685. The watch shows very little polishing and the movement is very clean. The original dial shows minor imperfections, however it exhibits a strong signature and details, offering an attractive, well-preserved example of this model.