Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...

New York, Oct 17, 2008

LOT 109

Ref. 2417 Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 973070, Ref. 2417. Made circa 1953. Very fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 7,000 / CHF 7,800 - 11,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, stepped sides and lugs, domed crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, baton and round indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 41 mm. Thickness 10 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-17-01

Good

Slightly spotted

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 2417 This reference began in 1946.