Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 72

Ref. 3710/1A, So-Called ?New Jumbo? Patek Philippe, Genève, ?Nautilus?, No. 3232227, case No. 4290599, Ref. 3710/1A. Sold on January 10, 2005. Very fine, "carré galbé", center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 48-hour power reserve, date and a stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous steel radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date, revolving disc for the up-and-down indication by means of a mobile "comète" and hand changing position according to the power-reserve. Luminous steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 330 SC, stamped with the Geneva Quality Mark, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 42 x 45 mm. Thickness 8 mm. Approx overall length 190 mm.