DESCRIPTION:
EPW - Patek Philippe, Genève, 44mm, 18K gold OF original Patek Philippe case engraved "Los Diputados del Peru a su Presidente el Sr. Dr. Don Carlos Sayan Alvarez 1939-1941" inside rear, silvered dial with applied gold numerals, SW-SS, lever escapement with capped escape wheel, 18J, fausses-côtes pattern nickel damascene, twin Genève seals, s#880830. Gross weight of assembled watch 37.1 dwt (57.7 g). A beautiful Patek Philippe dress watch with an interesting political provenance, the case inscription translates as "The Deputies of Peru to its President Mr. Dr. Don Carlos Sayan Alvarez 1939-1941." Carlos Sayan Alvarez served as President of the Chamber of Deputies of Peru from December 8th, 1939 to July 28th, 1941, and this timeline matches the inscription of the present watch. Following this initial term, Alvarez was to again serve as President of the Chamber of Deputies from July 28th, 1944 to July 28th, 1945.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, scattered fine to micro-fine scratches; excellent dial with some very small surface spotting at perimeter; excellent hands; case shows hardly any wear, micro-fine contact scratches to rear, some mild dings and nicks to band, original circular finish remains fully present to rear; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$4600
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