Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K pink gold wristwatch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, MOVEMENT NO. 965'037, CASE NO. 422'069, REF. 2430, MANUFACTURED IN 1949

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Patek Philippe. A fine and large 18K pink gold wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, movement no. 965'037, case no. 422'069, ref. 2430, manufactured in 1949
Cal. 12'''120, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, large antimagnetic Glucydur balance, the matt silvered dial with applied baton and Roman numerals, feuille hands, subsidiary seconds, in circular case with raised moulded lugs, snap on back, together with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1949 and its subsequent sale on 22 March 1950.

The manufacture of reference 2430 was launched in 1948. The present watch is one of five examples of this model in pink gold known to this day. Its desirability is furthermore enhanced by its large size, the unusual lugs and the antimagnetic compensation balance.

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