Lot 175
  • 175

Patek Philippe

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • AN 18K YELLOW GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH UNUSUAL LUGS1948 REF 2415 MVT 970669 CASE 510700
  • length 42 mm
• cal. 9-90 manual winding movement, 18 jewels • silvered dial, applied Roman and square indexes, subsidiary seconds • rectangular case with stepped sides and unusual stepped lugs • case, dial and movement signed • 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle • Extract from the Archives confirming sale 13 Nov 1948

Condition

The movement is running at thet time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. It is stamped HOX. The dial appears to have been cleaned at some point. The inside of the bezel is stamped 00, corresponding to the numbers on the case back. The case has been polished and is lacking definition, particularly to the lugs and case back. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Production of Ref. 2415 commenced in 1946. A similar example with identical dial layout is illustrated in Huber, M. & Banbery, A., Patek Philippe, Vol. II, Second Edition, p. 135.