Exceptional Horological Works of Art

Geneva, Oct 19, 2002

LOT 28

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 924397, case No. 633216, Ref. 1491. Made in 1943, sold on February 5, 1944. Production of this reference started in 1940. Fine 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 1 - 1

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, scroll lugs, lapidated bezel. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-120, stamped with Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "faus-ses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bime-tallic balance, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4 - 01

Notes

Ref. 1491 started in 1940 with caliber 12???-120; caliber 12???SC was added in 1943. Similar watches are published in "Collecting Patek Philippe Watches" by M. and O. Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2000, pp. 45-46-107-110.