Lot Essay
A similar watch is illustrated in the book Patek Philippe by M. Huber and A. Banbery. According to the Patek Philippe book only three piece of this particular model were produced.
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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18 CARAT GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOONPHASE
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NO. 799002, CIRCA 1961
23"-300, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, the silvered matt dial with applied baton numerals, subsidiary seconds combined with phases of the moon and date, windows for day and month, dauphine hands, the circular case (No. 311263, Ref. 3449) with inscribed snap on back and downturned lugs, case, dial and movement signed.
38 mm. diam.
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NO. 799002, CIRCA 1961
23"-300, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, the silvered matt dial with applied baton numerals, subsidiary seconds combined with phases of the moon and date, windows for day and month, dauphine hands, the circular case (No. 311263, Ref. 3449) with inscribed snap on back and downturned lugs, case, dial and movement signed.
38 mm. diam.