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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998

LOT 348

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 833162, case No. 619551, circa 1940. Very fine and rare, rectangular, 18K pink gold gentleman' s wristwatch.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 16,100

C. massive, polished, satined, overhanging central lugs, hinged at the bottom for quick change of bracelet, flat bezel, flat top crystal. D. two-tone pink with applied gold indexes and Arabic numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. 9"'-90 tonneau, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 41 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

This hinged system of the lugs is a rare feature, sometimes mounted on round Patel: Philippe wristwatches. It is extremely rare to find it on a rectangular wristwatch.