PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, ASYMMETRICAL KEYLESS LEVER WATCH, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., REF. 789/2Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 21,250
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USD 10,000 - USD 20,000
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Closed: 10 Dec 2020
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, ASYMMETRICAL KEYLESS LEVER WATCH, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., REF. 789/2
Preserved in very good overall condition, this reference 789/2 is a fine example of Patek Philippe's "Ricochet" collection, and one of only two known examples retailed by Tiffany & Co.
The celebrated asymmetrical watches of the "Ricochet" collection (see Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 78, 163, 187 and 188) were designed by Gilbert Albert who started working for Patek Philippe in 1955. Mr. Albert took his inspiration from his passion for modern art, notably works by Brancusi and Mondrian. In 1962, he founded his own firm at rue de la Corraterie in Geneva where one of his workshops is located still today.
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The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing. The watch is in generally very good overall condition, the black lacquer to the Roman numerals on the bezel with very small loss at VIII. 1. All lots are sold "AS IS", and this condition report is provided purely as a goodwill service and may not specify all mechanical replacements or defects. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in good condition and without defects, repairs or restoration. You are accordingly encouraged to view the lots personally or through your own professional advisor. 2. For further information on these issues, please refer to the IMPORTANT NOTICES and CONDITIONS OF SALE in our catalogue. We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, ASYMMETRICAL KEYLESS LEVER WATCH, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., REF. 789/2Estimate: USD 10,000 - 20,000
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