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

LOT 294

Yellow Gold "Ref. 417" Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 832269, case No. 505229, Ref. 417. Made in 1938, sold on July 7, 1938. Fine, rectangular, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 3,500 - 4,800 / USD 4,500 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 7,080

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, rectangular, curved, stepped sides. D. Silver, rectangular, applied yellow gold baton indexes and Arabic quarter-hour numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Yellow gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9''' 90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 36 x 20 mm. Thickness 8 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 417 Production of this reference started in 1934.