Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds and unusual lugs

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, NO. 701928, REF. 1491, CIRCA 1952

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds and unusual lugs
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 701928, Ref. 1491, circa 1952
27 SC, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, movement stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva, the silvered matt dial with applied pink gold baton numerals, pink gold dauphine hands, sweep center seconds, the circular case with snap on back (No. 668651 Ref. 1491), unusual downturned scroll lugs, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Production of reference 1491 with sweep center seconds began in 1943.

Patek Philippe confirm production of this watch in 1952 and its subsequent sale on 5 May 1953.

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