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Patek Philippe. A lady's 18K white gold and diamond-set oval-shaped wristwatch with two-tone blue dial and box
Lot 338

Patek Philippe. A lady's 18K white gold and diamond-set oval-shaped wristwatch with two-tone blue dial and box

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY ASPREY, REF. 4199, MOVEMENT NO. 1'268'664, CASE NO. 2'720'354, MANUFACTURED IN 1974

Closed9 November 2015

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Patek Philippe. A lady's 18K white gold and diamond-set oval-shaped wristwatch with two-tone blue dial and box
Signed Patek Philippe, Genève, retailed by Asprey, ref. 4199, movement no. 1'268'664, case no. 2'720'354, manufactured in 1974
Cal. 16'''250 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, two-tone blue dial, applied white gold Roman numerals, oval-shaped case, diamond-set bezel, later added lugs, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed by maker, dial further signed by retailer
22 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 18K white gold with 36 diamonds (0.91 ct) in 1974 and its subsequent sale on 1 April 1975. Furthermore delivered with a Patek Philippe presentation box.

Reference 4199, the jewellery "Ellipse" lady's wristwatch, first appeared in Patek Philippe's general catalogue in 1974. It remained in production until around 1976 and was made in yellow and white gold, available only with an integral bracelet.

The bracelet of the present watch has been removed and the lugs have been added in order to wear it with a leather strap. Fresh to the market it is believed to be the first example of this model, both gold colours combined, with retailer's signature "Asprey" to appear in public to date.