Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong,the Ritz Carlton Hotel,harbour Room, 3rd Floor, Nov 25, 2006

LOT 163

Ref. 2526, ?Yellow Gold" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760697, case No. 682162, Ref. 2526. Made in 1954, sold on September 4th, 1954. Very fine and rare, early, water-resistant, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

HKD 200,000 - 300,000

USD 25,000 - 40,000 / EUR 20,000 - 30,000

Sold: HKD 200,600

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back.
D. Beige enamel with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer dot minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold "dauphine" hands.
M. Cal. 12???-600, stamped withthe Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement,Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original