Patek Philippe. An 18K gold square wristwatch with hooded lugs and sliding sides, circa 1945

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, NO. 900653, CIRCA 1945

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Patek Philippe. An 18K gold square wristwatch with hooded lugs and sliding sides, circa 1945
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 900653, circa 1945
10'''-105, with circular nickel finished jewelled lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, the matt silvered dial with applied Roman and faceted numerals, subsidiary seconds, the square case with sliding sides to protect against water entry, snap on back (No. 624515), hooded lugs, together with an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
27 mm. wide

Lot Essay

This type of watch was produced in the attempt to make it waterproof by protecting the snap on back with sliding sides.

A similar watch is illustrated in Armbanduhren by G. Negretti and F. Nencini, p. 224.

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