100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 247

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 760507, case No. 681587, Ref. 2526. Production of this reference startedin 1953.Fine water-resistant, self-winding, 18K yellow gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 20,000 - 25,000

USD 11,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 25,300

C. two-body solid, polished, screwed case back. D. white enamel with applied round and baguette diamondindexes, auxiliary seconds dial. 'Dauphine' yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 12'''-600 AT, stamped with the GenevaQuality Hallmark, rhodium plated, 'fausses côtes' decoration, 30 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance,adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance springmicrometer regulator, 18K gold rotor.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Ref. 2526. see lot No. 241.A similar watch is published in 'Patek Philippe Genève, Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY,1998, Patek Philippe S.A., Geneva, pp. 213, 216 and 217.