PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, OPEN-FACE, MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY AND UP/DOWN INDICATION, REF. 699-2Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 137,500
Estimate
USD 100,000 - USD 300,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 10 Dec 2020
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, OPEN-FACE, MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY AND UP/DOWN INDICATION, REF. 699-2
Fresh to the market, this outstanding pocket watch represents a discovery of one of the rarest complicated watches ever produced by Patek Philippe. A very small number of this reference were ever been produced.
The reference 699 was produced from 1939 to at least 1964. Different dial versions were available and with a 48mm diameter case. The present ref. 699-2J displays a sought after "window" or "American Calendar" display, of which only five have ever been identified.
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing, however, the date does not advance, the minute repeater is working but not accurately. A service is required, Christie's will assist the buyer in servicing the timepiece with our watchmakers.The dial with light wear, some spotting and light wear, especially inside the subsidiary dial. The case is in good overall condition, minor shallow wear. A Patek Philippe service sticker to the caseback.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, OPEN-FACE, MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR POCKET WATCH WITH DIGITAL DISPLAY AND UP/DOWN INDICATION, REF. 699-2Estimate: USD 100,000 - 300,000
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