Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 14, 2011

LOT 82

PATEK PHILIPPE - REF. 4288/1 - WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 1398823, case No. 2762789, Ref. 4288/001. Sold on September 26, 1989. Fine and very rare, oval, 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch with an integral 18K white gold Patek Philippe woven mesh bracelet. Accompanied by the original Certificate of Origin and booklets.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, stepped bezel, snap-on case back, bezel set with 34 round diamonds (0.57 ct), sapphire crystal. D. Textured silver continuing the bracelet design. Black baton hands. M. Cal. 16-250, rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 34 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.