Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 602

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 729985, case No. 2601586, Ref. 3418. Production of this reference started in 1958.Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Patek Philippe woven bracelet in the shape of a belt.

CHF 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 6,325

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back. D. satiné silver with engraved silver indexes, auxiliary seconds dial. "Bâton" steel hands. M. Cal. 27-400, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hall Mark, 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, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.Approx. overall length 210 mm.

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Grading System
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The references 3418 and 3417 have also been used by Patek Philippe with the calibre 27-400 AM - "Amagnetic", the celebrated movement bearing a gold lever escapement.