Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1231132, Ref. 3445. Made circa 1970. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, glazed back and an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed down glazed case back, stepped bezel, lapidated angled lugs, sapphire crystals. D. Blue with white gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial, aperture for the date. White gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 27-460 M, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, "faussescôtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self compensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 11 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |