Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 26, 2013
LOT 181
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3579 STAINLESS STEEL Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1154965, case No. 519753, Ref. 3579-1. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
HKD 30,000 - 40,000
USD 4,000 - 5,000 / CHF 3,500 - 4,800
Sold: HKD 37,500
Two-body, polished and brushed, flat bezel, lapidated lugs, screwed-down case back, sapphire crystal. Satiné silver with applied white gold baton indexes. White gold baton hands. Cal. 23-300 PM, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Please note that the movement and case number do not match so Extract from Archives cannot be ordered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |