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90. Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare lady's 18K gold qua…
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90. Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare lady's 18K gold qua…
Estimate €20,000 - €30,000
Voluntary lot
Description
90. Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare lady's 18K gold quartz calendar bracelet watch with diamond set bezel and hour markers
Model: Lady Nautilus
Reference: 4700/003
Date: Circa 1990
Movement: 7-jewel Cal.E19 quartz, No.1523534
Dial: Ridged black, applied diamond set hour markers, date aperture at 3, polished pointed baton hands
Case: Brushed and polished cushion form, diamond set bezel, sealed back, movement access through the glass, No.1523534
Strap/Bracelet: Fitted brushed and polished 18K gold link
Buckle/Clasp: Signed 18K gold double folding clasp
Signed: Case, dial & movement
Size: 26mm
Weight: 77,32g
Accompaniments: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin (undated), brochures, 3 spare links
The Nautilus, originally designed by Gerald Genta in 1976, is thought to owe its unique shape and construction to the transatlantic liners' porthole designs; inspired by the secure windows at sea that were sealed hermetically by a clever system of tension bolts against the glass.
The case design echoes this principle through the two extensions at the sides of the case which are secured by lateral screws, keeping the rubber seal compressed between the bezel and case body.
As the Nautilus was originally manufactured in steel, it was also Patek's first foray into the world of luxury sports watches.
This particular model is a reference 4700, it was the first ladies Nautilus to be introduced and was produced between 1981 to 2004.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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