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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006
LOT 340
Yellow Gold Ref. 96 with Indirect Seconds Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Calatrava", No. 861760, case No. 301820, Ref. 96. Made in 1948, sold on December 7th, 1949. Very fine and rare, mid-sized, center-seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
EUR 8,000 - 10,000 / USD 11,000 - 13,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, outer minute and 1/5th second division. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, indirect center seconds, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam.31 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |