Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
LOT 108
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2494 YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 969228, case No. 512682, Ref. 2494. Made circa 1959. Very fine, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
CHF 3,500 - 5,200 / EUR 2,800 - 4,300
C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, concave lugs, snap-on case back engraved with initials DC. D. Matte silver with applied gold Arabic numerals and painted indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold bâton hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400, rhodium-plated, fausses-côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |