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Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 233

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "10 Jours", No. 3202344, Ref. 5100. Produced in a limited edition to celebrate the year 2000.Fine water-resistant, rectangular lozenge, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 10 days power reserve with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle.

HKD 200,000 - 250,000

USD 25,000 - 32,000

Sold: HKD 218,500

C. two-body, solid, polished, transparent back with screws, manta-ray-shaped, concave and stepped bezel, inserted winding-crown, sapphire crystal. D. navy blue with applied white gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial at 6, Up-and-Down indication below the 12. "Dauphine" white gold hands. M. Cal. 28-20/220, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, ?fausses-côtes? decoration, 29 jewels, 9 of which in 18K gold chaton settings, straight line lever escapement,double barrel, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 34 x 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 1 - 01

Notes

This watch has an entirely new Patek Philippe movement with 10-day power reserve, a first in the history of watchmaking. It was produced in 3000 examples only, with 1500 in yellow gold, 750 in pink gold, 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum, with a flawless Top Wessleton diamond set between the lugs at 6 o'clock. To guarantee the exclusivity of the limited edition Ref. 5100 the case production tools will never be used again.