DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Patek Philippe, Genève, 46mm, 18K gold OF original case, signed gold cuvette, white enamel SS dial, fancy gold Louis XV style hands, SW-SS, lever escapement with moustache counterpoise, 15J, wolf's tooth winding, gilt mvt, s#1658341 with matching serial number to cuvette though both serial numbers appearing to have had their final "1" added at some time post-production. Gross weight of assembled watch 48.9 dwt (76.0 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, final digit of s# appears to have been added at some time post-production and exhibits some difference in appearance and execution relative to remainder of s#, otherwise excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, some typical fine scratches and bits of mild clouding to gilt surfaces; nearly flawless dial with small edge nick under bezel near 1; nearly mint hands; case cuvette engraving with final digit of s# appearing to have been added at some time post-production and exhibiting some difference in appearance and execution relative to remainder of s#, otherwise case little wear, fine scratches to rear, some waviness to band and mild unevenness along bezel and rear seat likely resultant of past denting that has been largely repaired to near original shape; tight bow, crown shows little wear; glass crystal with some small fine scratches and with a small finish bubble a bit above center.
ESTIMATE:
$1600
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$2400
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