18th Nov, 2017 9:00 GMT/BST
Autumn Fine Art Sale
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An Extremely Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Teardrop Lugs, signed Patek...
The Patek Philippe reference 1503 was made in the 1940's is one of the firms most attractive vintage time only models. The case is designed with tear drop lugs and the 35mm diameter case was bigger than other watches of that period. Several configurations of this reference are known including in stainless steel with gold tear drop lugs and all stainless steel case like this one. The most famous 1503 was a stainless steel example with a black dial and Breguet numerals worn by the famous Jewish activist, Nazi-hunter and writer Simon Wiesenthal which sold at auction for 385000CHF.
Estimated at £20,000 - £25,000
02.10.17, Case sides with very minor scratches, bezel edge with very minor dents visible under an eyeglass, watch has recently been to Patek Philippe in Switzerland for a service and new strap and a new Patek Philippe buckle, new Patek Philippe crown, The dial has been restored by Patek Philippe to a very high standard, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order, recently serviced by Patek Philippe.
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