Lot Essay
This model was produced in 50 examples in 1956 and presented to the King Ibn Saud in 1957
Details
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18 carat PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH ENAMEL PORTRAIT DIAL AND BRACELET
signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 706412, circa 1956
27" SC, with nickel-finished lever movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, 18 jewels, the enamel dial applied with ruby-set numerals, with a hand painted portrait of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, sweep centre-seconds, circular case (No. 2600001 Ref. 2481), together with an 18 carat pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet, case, dial and movement signed- 37mm. diam.
signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 706412, circa 1956
27" SC, with nickel-finished lever movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, 18 jewels, the enamel dial applied with ruby-set numerals, with a hand painted portrait of King Ibn Saud of Saudi Arabia, sweep centre-seconds, circular case (No. 2600001 Ref. 2481), together with an 18 carat pink gold Patek Philippe bracelet, case, dial and movement signed- 37mm. diam.
Literature
A similar watch is illustrated in Armband-Uhren by Negretti/Nencini, p. 201 and in Signori del Tempo p. 201