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Geneva, May 15, 2005

LOT 225

?Asymmetrical? Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 850793, case No. 617657. Made in 1938. Very fine and extremely rare 18K pink gold and white gold asymmetrical cuneiform driver's wristwatch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,000 / USD 10,000 - 12,000

Sold: CHF 24,150

C. Two-body, brushed and polished, tapered body with flared upper lugs,platinum rounded bezel extending to form the lower lugs. D. Mattesilvered, square, applied gold faceted baton indexes. Gold "baton" hands.M. 8''', rhodium-plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguetbalance spring, index regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 33 x 24 mm. Thickness 12 and 8 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3 - 23
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 27 - 01