Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 05, 2009

LOT 236

Ref. 789/2 Ricochet Patek Philippe & Cie. Genève, No. 794517, case No. 311955, Ref. 789/2. Made circa 1963. Very fine and rare 18K hammered gold "Ricochet" keyless dress watch.

C. Two-body, solid, bark decoration in a sunburst pattern, graduated bezel in black Roman numerals. D. Gold bark finish, continuing the case decoration. Black oxidized gold baton hands. M. Cal. 23-300, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 8 mm.