Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial and raised gold hour markers in 1944 and its subsequent sale on 2 April 1948.
Reference 711 was in production from around 1941 until the late 1940s. The model was available in yellow and pink gold, distinguished by its sharp edges to the case and the octagonal-shaped bow.
The present watch is believed to be one of only four examples of a reference 711 in pink gold to appear in public to date. For another reference 711 in pink gold but with pink dial see lot 74 in this auction.
Reference 711 was in production from around 1941 until the late 1940s. The model was available in yellow and pink gold, distinguished by its sharp edges to the case and the octagonal-shaped bow.
The present watch is believed to be one of only four examples of a reference 711 in pink gold to appear in public to date. For another reference 711 in pink gold but with pink dial see lot 74 in this auction.