PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, OPENFACE, MINUTE REPEATING WATCH WITH LINEAR OR "AMERICAN" PERPETUAL CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES, REF. 843Important information about this lot
Price Realised USD 150,000
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USD 120,000 - USD 180,000
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Closed: 10 Dec 2020
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, OPENFACE, MINUTE REPEATING WATCH WITH LINEAR OR "AMERICAN" PERPETUAL CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES, REF. 843
Distinguished by its architectural, modernist case and dial design reduced to a minimalist level, reference 843 is one of Patek Philippe's greatest post war designs for complicated pocket watches. The model is best known for its so-called "American calendar", derived from the arrangement of the calendar indication, starting with month, date and day of the week as opposed to the European date, month and day of the week sequence. Also known as linear calendar or digital calendar display, it was introduced with references 699/2 and 699/5 in the mid-1950s and later evolved into the references 843 and 844.
Of very similar style, only differing by size and minor case or dial details, references 843 and 844 were made in an exceedingly small series only, the vast majority in yellow gold. According to research, only 19 examples of references 843 & 844 including one white gold example have appeared publicly to date. Furthermore, the present watch movement is stamped HOX, indicating it was made exclusively for the American market. To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.
For the illustration and description of reference 844 with movement no. 861'100 see Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches - Volume I, p. 387, Inv. P-700.
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PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, OPENFACE, MINUTE REPEATING WATCH WITH LINEAR OR "AMERICAN" PERPETUAL CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES, REF. 843Estimate: USD 120,000 - 180,000
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The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing, the minute repeater is working with nice tone and clarity. The calendar advances, however a service would be beneficial.The dial is clean and in original conditoin. The case is in good overall condition, shallow wear. the stepped case is sharp and well defined. Light oxidation to the case, casusing a slight patina especially between the steps of the case. A crisp hallmark can be seen to the left side of the case near the bow. 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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Lot 54Sale 19008
PATEK PHILIPPE, 18K GOLD, OPENFACE, MINUTE REPEATING WATCH WITH LINEAR OR "AMERICAN" PERPETUAL CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES, REF. 843Estimate: USD 120,000 - 180,000
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