Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 14, 2006
LOT 267
"Steel Ref. 565? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 928905, case No. 639898, Ref. 565. Retailed by E. Gübelin, Luzern. Made in the late 1940s. Very fine and rare, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.
USD 30,000 - 40,000
EUR 25,000 - 32,000
Sold: USD 82,600
C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, anti-magnetic protecting cap, lapidated bezel, concave lugs. D. Two-tone silver with applied steel Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Steel "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 12''', rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, blued steel Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-5-01 |
Good Poor HANDS Original |