Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
LOT 232
So-called ?Banana? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971248, case No. 653942, Ref. 2442. Made circa 1949. Very fine and very rare, rectangular flared, "bombé", 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
EUR 25,000 - 40,000 / USD 32,000 - 50,000
Sold: CHF 52,900
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, rounded lugs, two-facet crystal. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold dart and dot indexes and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium plated, "fausses-côtes"decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case, and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 43 mm. Thickness 9,5 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
