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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Oct 13, 2001

LOT 421

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, Calibre Beta 21, case No. 2720533, Ref. 3597/2. Production of this reference started in 1970.Fine and large center-seconds, water-resistant, 18K gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with jump-date and 18K yellow gold pierced integrated bracelet.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 2,400 - 3,600

Sold: CHF 5,060

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back.D. champagne with applied yellow gold and black indexes, aperture for the date. "Bâton" gold and black hands. M. CEH-Beta 21, frequency of the quartz oscillator : 8192 Hz, reduced to 256 Hz by the frequency reducer, 13 jewels.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 43 x 41 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 4 - 01

Notes

A similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998 Edition , p. 322.