Patek Philippe. A lady's extremely rare, unusual and elegant 18K gold, lapis lazuli and diamond-set wristwatch in the form of a flower face with bracelet
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Patek Philippe. A lady's extremely rare, unusual and elegant 18K gold, lapis lazuli and diamond-set wristwatch in the form of a flower face with bracelet

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 4322/1, MOVEMENT NO. 1'272'636, CASE NO. 2'753'007, MANUFACTURED IN 1975

Closed13 May 2013

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CHF 12,500

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Patek Philippe. A lady's extremely rare, unusual and elegant 18K gold, lapis lazuli and diamond-set wristwatch in the form of a flower face with bracelet
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, ref. 4322/1, movement no. 1'272'636, case no. 2'753'007, manufactured in 1975
Cal. 16-250 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, lapis lazuli dial, oval case, diamond-set bezel with lapis lazuli surround in the form of a flower face, snap on back, integral 18K gold Patek Philippe mesh bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
34.5 mm. wide

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With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with lapis lazuli dial in 1975 and its subsequent sale on 30 November 1976. The Extract further confirms that the bracelet is in yellow gold and that there are 26 diamonds on the watch of 1.91 carats.

The present watch is a very rare gem indeed. It charms by its unusual flower face form, a harmonious blend of intense blue lapis lazuli and glimmering diamond against the warm gold of the case, flower head rim and bracelet. The intact lapis lazuli dial is beautifully framed by the 26 diamonds on the bezel and the ten petals of lapis lazuli. A marriage between jewelry and fine watchmaking, this watch further impresses with its original and hardly worn condition. More than just fresh to the market, this lady's watch is the only reference 4322/1 to have ever appeared at auction.