100 Years of Wristwatches
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000
LOT 185
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 946805, case No. 681961, Ref. 2295. Production of this reference startedin 1953.Very fine and rare rectangular bombé 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
USD 5,200 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 12,650
C. two-body, flared, solid, polished, concave sides, pillar shaped lugs, 'bombé' crystal. D. matte silver with yellowgold triangular and bâton indexes and Roman numerals. 'Bâton' yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 7'''-70, rhodiumplated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensatingBreguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 18 x 28 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 1 |
Notes
Originally called the 'Eiffel Tower' by collectors, it was subsequently rechristened the 'Pagoda' by Patek Philippe. Areplica of this very successful model was made in 1997, on the occasion of the opening of their new factory.Lady's Pagoda models are very rare.A similar watch is published in 'Patek Philippe Genève, Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY,1998, Patek Philippe S.A., p. 48.