135,250 CHF
So Called “American Perpetual Calendar” Patek, Philippe, Genève, No. 198371, case No. 699651, Ref. 699-2. Made in 1930 and encased in 1957. Sold on June 10th, 1959. Very fine and very rare, minute repeating, 18K yellow gold, keyless, astronomical dress watch with digital perpetual calendar and moon phases. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives. Three-body, "moderne" with concave bezel, polished and brushed, “U” shaped bow. Notes The American Perpetual Calendar The linear digital calendar or so-called “American calendar” is a calendar in which the date is displayed in a single aperture allowing for a clearly legible dial which could be read at a glance. This type of display was invented in the early Art Deco period and is most often found in watches destined for the Anglo- American market. This kind of calendar became popular once again after the second World War.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2007-05-13
