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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 421

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 974185, case No. 513507, Ref. 2443, circa 1953.Extremely rare and fine, rectangular curved, platinum gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a platinum Patek Philippe buckle.

CHF 60,000 - 80,000

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Sold: CHF 80,500

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, overhanging straight lugs, "bombé" crystal. D. matte silver with applied white gold indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 9 '''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 26 x 39 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Ref. 2443Production of this reference started in 1948. Some examples are known in yellow gold, a few in rose gold, but only three are known in platinum.A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Genève, Wristwatches", by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY, Patek Philippe S.A., Geneva, 1998, p. 134.