100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 184

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 974339, case No. 671354, Ref. 2441, 1940's - 1950's.Very fine and rare rectangular 'bombé', 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18Kyellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

USD 24,000 - 30,000

Sold: CHF 50,600

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, pillar-shaped lugs, 'bombé' crystal. D. matte silver with applied yellowgold bâton, triangular indexes and Roman numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Bâton' yellow gold hands. M. Cal.9'''-90 tonneau, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 29 x 41 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Ref. 2441Production of this reference began in 1948.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.A similar watch is published in 'Patek Philippe Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY,ANTIQUORUM EDITIONS, 1998, p. 142.