Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold openface keyless lever watch with black dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE., GENEVE, REF. 600, MOVEMENT NO. 880'295, CASE NO. 617'120, MANUFACTURED IN 1938

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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold openface keyless lever watch with black dial
Signed Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, ref. 600, movement no. 880'295, case no. 617'120, manufactured in 1938
Cal. 17''' nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, swan neck regulator, the black dial with applied gold baton numerals, gold dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds, in circular case, the snap on back with engine-turned stripe decoration, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial and engine-turned case in 1938 and its subsequent sale on 29 August 1938.

To the best of our knowledge this watch is one of only seven examples of reference 600 in yellow gold case with black dial known to date and furthermore the only one with engine-turned case, confirmed by the Extract.

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