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Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 194

Monochrome Yellow Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 922767, case No. 297949, Ref. 96.Made in 1942, sold on December 24th, 1942. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe Buckle. Accompanied by fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 6,500 - 8,000

USD 6,000 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,000

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back engraved with ?William Borel, Lausanne?. D. Gold with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 12'''120, stamped twice with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm. Thickness 9 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

For a note on the Ref. 96, see previous lot.