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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold rectangular wristwatch with unusual lugs

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, MOVEMENT NO. 838'841, CASE NO. 643'525, REF. 2403, MANUFACTURED IN 1946

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold rectangular wristwatch with unusual lugs
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, movement no. 838'841, case no. 643'525, ref. 2403, manufactured in 1946
Cal. 9'''90 rectangular-shaped nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, the silvered matte dial with applied gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, in rectangular case with curved sides and crystal, snap on back, fancy overhanging angular lugs, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
21 mm. wide & 37 mm. overall length

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1946 and its subsequent sale on 31 May 1947.

Manufacture of reference 2403 was launched in 1945; the models were available in both yellow and pink gold. During the last 30 years, less than 20 examples of this model have been offered at auction, only half of them with yellow gold case.

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