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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, Jun 20, 1998

LOT 486

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, "Calatrava", "Amagnetic", No. 733490, case No 319930, Ref. 96 , circa 1970. Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 4,000 - 4,500

C. massive, polished. D. matt silver with applied gold indexes + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton " gold hands. M. 27-400 AM , Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, gold lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 30 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 15-35

Slightly rusted

To be restored

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 5-51

Poor

Partially reprinted