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A similar watch is illustrated in Ore D'Oro by G. Negretti, F. Nencini, p. 164
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE 18 CARAT GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH PHASES OF THE MOON AND BRACELET
signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 868590, circa 1955
13", with nickel finished lever movement, 23 jewels, bimetallic balance with micrometer regulation, the black dial with applied baton numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, apertures for day and month, three subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minute register and date combined with phases of the moon, gold dauphine hands, the circular case (No. 696502 Ref.2499) with scalloped bezel, stepped lugs, snap on back with engraved initials, chronograph facility operated by two round buttons in the band, together with an 18 carat gold Patek Philippe link bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.
signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 868590, circa 1955
13", with nickel finished lever movement, 23 jewels, bimetallic balance with micrometer regulation, the black dial with applied baton numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, apertures for day and month, three subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minute register and date combined with phases of the moon, gold dauphine hands, the circular case (No. 696502 Ref.2499) with scalloped bezel, stepped lugs, snap on back with engraved initials, chronograph facility operated by two round buttons in the band, together with an 18 carat gold Patek Philippe link bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.