Sale 1647
New York
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12 April 2006
Price realised
USD 24,000
Estimate
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND LARGE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, "Nautilus Jumbo", Movement No. 1304781, Case No. 537324, Ref. 3700/1, manufactured in 1978 Cal. 28-255C, with nickel-finished lever movement, 36 jewels, free sprung gyromax balance, 18k gold-edged rotor, black ribbed dial with applied gold baton numerals with luminescence, luminescent hands, aperture for date, Nautilus water-resistant-type case with wide bezel, the case secured by four screws in the band, case, dial and movement signed, with 18k gold Patek Philippe Nautilus bracelet and deployant clasp 42mm wide
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