Property from the Family of the Original Owner
Patek Philippe
Reference 425 | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A pink gold rectangular wristwatch with pink dial, Made in 1942
Lot closes
December 10, 08:59 PM GMT
Estimate
7,000 - 12,000 USD
Starting Bid
7,000 USD
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Description
Dial: salmon
Caliber: cal. 9'''90 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 834’954
Case: 18k pink gold, engraved snap on case back
Case number: 625’817
Size: 42.5 x 20 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1942 and the date of sale on 3 November 1942
The present timepiece, featuring a case back and clasp engraved 'A.O.' originates from Mr. Addison Outwater, former president and director of the Royal Southwestern Oil Company of Corpus Christi, Texas. A prominent and astute businessman, Mr. Outwater was integral to the war effort during World War II when he was general manager of War Emergency Tankers, Inc., which controlled the oil and gasoline tanker fIeet for the US Government.
Originally retailed by the prestigious American jeweler Tiffany & Company, our present watch is further distinguished by the coveted double signature of Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe on the pink dial.
We are pleased to offer the present lot from the family of the original owner accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming year of manufacture in 1942.