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    Important Pocket Watches and Wristwatches

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    6 December 2002

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    • Patek Philippe. A fine and rar
    Lot 447

    Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel water-resistant wristwatch with Breguet numerals and Gubelin bracelet

    SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, NO. 912258, REF. 438, CALATRAVA MODEL, CIRCA 1946

    Price realised

    USD 4,182

    Estimate

    USD 4,000 - USD 5,000

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    Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel water-resistant wristwatch with Breguet numerals and Gubelin bracelet
    Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 912258, Ref. 438, Calatrava model, circa 1946
    10'''-110, with nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, metal dust cap, the silvered matte dial with applied Breguet numerals, silvered feuille hands, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with raised bezel, downturned lugs, screw back (No. 671222 Ref. 438), accompanied by a stainless steel Gubelin link bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
    28 mm. diam.

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    Lot Essay

    Production of this model, reference 438, was launched in 1935. Examples in stainless steel with Breguet numerals rarely appear at auction.

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