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Lot 815

Fine Watches and Clocks

4 December 2008, 18:00 HKT

Hong Kong, Six Pacific Place

Sold for HK$48,000 inc. premium

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Patek Philippe. A very rare and fine 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch

Case number 600002, Circa 1919
Frosted gilt movement, Cal. 10’’’, manual wind, adjusting balance spring, decorated bridges, movement number 192.228, gilded dial with breguet numeral, blued steel hands, rail track chapter ring, very rare octagonal 18ct gold case, officer lugs, snap in case back, leather strap with buckle, accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, case, dial and movement signed 26.8mm.

Footnotes

This extremely rare Patek Philippe antique wristwatch is one of the earliest models to be produced and it carries the very first generation historical ‘Officer’ style lugs that is still in production today. The case of this particular watch is in an octagonal shape, which makes it even more unusual and prized collector’s item. The eight-sided octagon is also considered a highly auspicious symbol in Chinese culture as it symbolizes wealth. This timepiece offers a rare chance to own a significant piece of Patek Philippe history.

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