50,600 CHF
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 974339, case No. 671354, Ref. 2441, 1940's - 1950's.Very fine and rare rectangular 'bombé', 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an 18Kyellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. Notes Ref. 2441Production of this reference began in 1948.Originally called the 'Eiffel Tower' by collectors, it was subsequently rechristened the 'Pagoda' by Patek Philippe. Areplica of this very successful model was made in 1997, on the occasion of the opening of their new factory.A similar watch is published in 'Patek Philippe Wristwatches', by MARTIN HUBER and ALAN BANBERY,ANTIQUORUM EDITIONS, 1998, p. 142.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-11-19
