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Lot 267
  • 267

Patek Philippe

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • A large and very rare gold circular wristwatchcirca 1949, no.965.161, ref.2448
  • diameter 35mm.
18k, damascened nickel lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, precision regulator, silvered dial, applied faceted baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, large circular case, inscription to case back, case, dial and movement signed

Catalogue Note

Reference 2448 is an exceptionally rare model and seems to have been manufactured for only 4 years between 1948 and around 1952. Just 4 examples in yellow gold and 4 examples in pink gold are known from the market.