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Patek Philippe. An 18k gold openface keyless lever dress watch
Lot 52

Patek Philippe. An 18k gold openface keyless lever dress watch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE., GENÈVE, REF. 600/2, MOVEMENT NO. 882'254, CASE NO. 650'865, MANUFACTURED IN 1948

Closed16 May 2011

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Patek Philippe. An 18k gold openface keyless lever dress watch
Signed Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, ref. 600/2, movement no. 882'254, case no. 650'865, manufactured in 1948
Cal. 17''', nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, swan neck regulator, matte silvered dial, applied gold baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular case, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
44.5 mm. diam.

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with applied hour markers in 1948 and its subsequent sale on 14 January, 1948.

Reference 600 was launched in 1933 and was one of Patek Philippe's most popular dress watches ever produced. Also called "white tie" or "smoking" watch, its timeless, modernist design enjoys still today great popularity amongst collectors. The model was available with different calibres.