Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 10, 2013
LOT 292
PATEK PHILIPPE DRESS WATCH BLACK DIAL RETAILED BY LE PALAIS HABANA YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 881171, case No. 624093, retailed by Le Palais in Habana. Made circa 1950. Very fine, rare and unusual 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch with black dial.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
HKD 54,000 - 70,000 / CHF 6,700 - 8,600
Sold: USD 8,750
C. Three-body, bassine, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, the back with a dedication. D. Black with applied yellow gold faceted bâton indexes, outer minute track, retailer?s signature above subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. 17???, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 17 jewels, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 44 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |