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New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

LOT 172

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 971733, case No. 657446, Ref. 1450, 1940's. Fine rectangular 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.

USD 6,000 - 6,500

Sold: USD 6,785

C. massive, polished, hooded lugs, curved crystal. D. matt silver, gold indexes. subsidiary seconds dial, "Baton" gold hands. M. 9"' 90 rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 24 x 37 mm


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 6-7

Slightly oxidized

Oxidized

Movement: 2-4*

Very good

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-4-51

Good

Fair

Partially reprinted