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Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006
LOT 165
Ref. 1491, ?Yellow Gold? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 864936, case No. 643082, Ref. 1491. Made in 1947, sold on October 5th, 1948. Fine, indirect center seconds, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
HKD 100,000 - 130,000
USD 13,000 - 17,000 / EUR 10,000 - 13,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, scroll-lugs, lapidated bezel. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands. M. Cal. 12???SC, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, early indirect center seconds, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-9 |
Fair Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-08 |
Good HANDS Repaired |
Notes
The first watches of this reference were produced in 1940, with subsidiary seconds dial. After 1943, the reference was produced with center seconds and caliber 12- SC movement. The reference was produced in 18K pink, yellow, and white gold and platinum.