Lot 260
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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K gold wristwatch with unusual lugs
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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K gold wristwatch with unusual lugs

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2430, MOVEMENT NO. 965'280, CASE NO. 422'049, MANUFACTURED IN 1949

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Patek Philippe. A fine, rare and large 18K gold wristwatch with unusual lugs
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 2430, movement no. 965'280, case no. 422'049, manufactured in 1949
Cal. 12'''120 nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, the silvered matte dial with applied gold baton and Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, in circular case with raised moulded lugs, snap on back, 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 8 March 1950.

The manufacture of reference 2430 was launched in 1948. The present watch has never been offered in public before and is one of four examples of this model in yellow gold and six in pink gold known to this day. Its desirability is furthermore enhanced by its large size and the unusual lugs.

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