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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 265

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Ellipse", No. 1331892, case No. 2760750, Ref. 3848/2. Produced in the 1970's.Fine, oval, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe twisted bracelet.

C. two-body, solid, polished, hidden lugs. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 215, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 27 x 32 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.