DESCRIPTION:
WW - Patek Philippe, Genève, circa 1929, manual wind, 29mm x 39mm to lug tips, 18mm lug width, original 18K green gold hinged back case with florally engraved sides, hand engraved presentation on rear dated 1929, brown leather strap, original silvered dial with applied gold Breguet numerals, gilt movement with wolf's tooth winding wheels, case s#292724, movement s#816464, triple signed. Gross weight of assembled watch without strap 21.3 dwt (33.3 g).
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, has trouble setting and requires constant pressure to be placed upon crown when setting the time, recommend a watchmaker's overhaul, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, light micro-fine scratches to plates, light oxide to steelwork; fine dial with even spotting and discoloration as well as the loss of the bottom of the "2" at 12 and 2; fine-plus green gold spade hands with light spotting; polished case shows very little wear, crisp detail on case sides, no dents or dings; replacement modern oversized crown shows hardly any wear; good plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$9000
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