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Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and unusual 18K pink gold, diamond and ruby-set rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugs and rose dial
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Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and unusual 18K pink gold, diamond and ruby-set rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugs and rose dial

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, REF. 1218, MOVEMENT NO. 841'136, CASE NO. 506'944, MANUFACTURED IN 1939

Closed16 May 2011

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Patek Philippe. A lady's fine and unusual 18K pink gold, diamond and ruby-set rectangular wristwatch with hooded lugs and rose dial
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, ref. 1218, movement no. 841'136, case no. 506'944, manufactured in 1939
Cal. 8'''80 rectangular nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, rose dial, applied gold dot and baton numerals, rectangular case, ruby-set raised angled ends, domed crystal, diamond-set t-lugs, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
11.5 mm. wide & 32 mm. overall length

Specialist note

With photocopy of Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with rose dial, raised gold hour markers and cord bracelet in 1939 and its subsequent sale on 9 December 1940. The Extract further states the presence of 8 rubies and diamonds.

The present watch is believed to be the only fourth example of a reference 1218 in pink gold to have been offered at auction. A typical example of a 1940s lady's wristwatch it is furthermore preserved in very good, original overall condition.

Reference 1218 was in production from 1940 until around 1947 and made in various case materials and styles.