Patek Philippe. An Astonishing, Possibly Unique and Historically Important

Movement: Manual, tourbillon carriage made by James Pellaton, movement fitted with Guillaume-type balance, regulated by Patek Philippe’s most famous régleurs Jules Golay-Audemars Dial: Enamel white dial, Breguet numerals and hands, accompanied by a silver sector dial and hands Case: 57 mm. With: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the 18k gold case, further mentioning "Geneva Observatory rating certificate obtained on 03.02.1931", accompanied by its antimagnetic observatory contest stainless steel case, contest sector dial and hands, and Patek Philippe presentation box What sets it apart: - WON FIRST PRIZE AT THE TIMING CONTEST IN 1931 - NO OTHER PATEK PHILIPPE OBSERVATORY TOURBILLON WATCH IS KNOWN PUBLICLY WITH BOTH CASES AND BOTH DIALS - EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION FOR BOTH CASES AND DIALS

Estimate:£482,325

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