Important Collectors’ Wristwatches,Po...

New York, Mar 23, 2005

LOT 228

Patek, Philippe, Genève, No. 866658, case No. 2700465, Ref. 868. Made in the 1960s. Very fine and rare, extra thin, keyless coin watch set into a gold medal commemorating President John F. Kennedy. Accompanied by a leather pouch.

USD 7,000 - 9,000

EUR 5,500 - 7,000

Sold: USD 18,400

C. Five-body, the hinged watch within the coin opening by apushpiece concealed in the band, in the front a portrait ofPresident John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the years 1917-1963, thecase back depicting the Presidential Seal, the U.S. Flagsurrounded by ?35th President of the United States of America.?D. Champagne with painted bâton indexes. Blued steel "bâton"hands. M. Cal. 9''', rhodium plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration,18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balanceadjusted to 5 positions, flat balance spring.Dial and movement signed, case numbered.Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 4.5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2

Very good

Dial: 2 - 01