Sale 1647
New York
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12 April 2006
Price realised
USD 22,800
Estimate
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH Signed Patek Philippe, Movement No. 1113069, Case No. 2629773, Ref. 3429, manufactured in 1963 Cal 27-460, with nickel-finished lever movement stamped twice with the seal of Geneva, 37 jewels, gyromax balance, 18k gold rotor, silvered matte dial with applied baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular water-resistant-type case with down-turned lugs, screw back, case, dial and movement signed, with 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle 35mm diam.
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