Lot 1677
  • 1677

PATEK PHILIPPE, A FINE AND RARE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 1960

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description

  • A FINE AND RARE GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 1960
  • DIAMETER 35MM. LENGTH OVERALL 155MM.
jewelled nickel lever movement, mono-metallic balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions • silvered dial, Arabic and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds • 18k gold satin-finished gold case with a weaving bracelet, down-turned lugs, screw-down back • case, dial adn movement signed • with 18k gold PP foldling buckle stamped with a Calatrava cross 

Condition

Extremely rare and collectable! Manual winding movement is running while cataloguing but may benefit from a service. Dial looks nice. Bezel and lug surface appear slightly tarnished but can be cleaned easily. Case, bracelet and clasp with minor scuffs but this is common of its age and from normal wear. Bracelet is of rather short length but can be detached. Accordingly to our research, this REF. 2541 launched in 1954 and only produced for a few years. The present lot is the third known piece appear in the market in yellow gold.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."