Sale 8510
New York, Park Avenue
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29 October 1996
Price realised
USD 10,350
Estimate
PATEK PHILIPPE. A PLATINUM TOP HAT RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH signed patek philippe, geneve, no. 974601, circa 1950 9-90, with rectangular nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, gyromax balance, precision regulator, the silvered matt dial with applied baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, the rectangular case (No. 668135, ref. 1450) with stepped hooded lugs, together with a platinum Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed. 39 mm. long.
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