Lot Essay
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1947 and its subsequent sale on 27 April 1948.
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Patek Philippe Reference 490
The present two lots, 113 and 114, are typical examples of a post Art Deco curvex-type wristwatch. It appears that no more than 5 examples of this reference in stainless have been offered publicly to date.
Manufacture of reference 490 was launched in 1936 and was discontinued in 1948.
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel rectangular curved wristwatch
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 839'966, CASE NO. 626'097, REF. 490, MANUFACTURED IN 1947
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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel rectangular curved wristwatch
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, movement no. 839'966, case no. 626'097, ref. 490, manufactured in 1947
Cal. 9'''90 rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator, the silvered matte dial with applied steel baton and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, in rectangular curved case with extended downturned rounded lugs, curved snap on back, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
22 mm. wide & 43 mm. overall length
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, movement no. 839'966, case no. 626'097, ref. 490, manufactured in 1947
Cal. 9'''90 rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator, the silvered matte dial with applied steel baton and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, in rectangular curved case with extended downturned rounded lugs, curved snap on back, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
22 mm. wide & 43 mm. overall length