Important Watches
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PATEK PHILIPPE | REFERENCE 4020/1, WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET BRACELET WATCH, MADE IN 1973
Auction Closed
October 28, 01:13 PM GMT
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
PATEK PHILIPPE
REFERENCE 4020/1
WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET BRACELET WATCH
MADE IN 1973
Dial: silvered
Calibre: 13,5,manual winding, 20 jewels
Movement number: 1,248,697
Case: 18ct white gold, diamond-set bezel, baguette sapphire-set bezel
Case number: 2,743,200
Closure: 18ct white gold and sapphire-set
Dimensions: 23 x 31mm, bracelet circumference approximately 140mm
Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on September 12, 1974
The present lot is an exceedingly rare example of the Patek Philippe reference 4020. In fact, it is the first example to appear for years on the international auction market.
The unusual elongated shape of the silvered dial is decorated with two rows of precious stones. The inner one is made of brilliant-cut diamonds while the second one consists in 32 sapphires. These become gradually larger on the sides to accentuate the shape of the dial.
The watch is further enhanced by the calibrated sapphire-set bracelet which reminds the ever popular tennis bracelet and which is confirmed by the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. The junction between the case and the bracelet is beautifully made through the short diamond-set lugs.
This lot is an exciting opportunity for a collector looking to acquire both a rare and elegant timepiece from Patek Philippe.