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Patek Philippe

Ref. 4955/20

A rare and unusual white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch with concealed dial

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 250,000
HK$200,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1999
Reference No
4955/20
Movement No
1'970'146
Case No
4'089'863
Material
18k white gold and diamonds
Calibre
Quartz, E15
Bracelet/Strap
18k white gold and diamond-set <em>Patek Philippe </em>bracelet, 175 mm. maximum length
Clasp/Buckle
18k white gold and diamond-set <em>Patek Philippe </em>concealed clasp with security clasp
Dimensions
22 mm. width
Signed
<em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Accessories
With <em>Patek Philippe</em> Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch is set with 350 diamonds weighing approximately 3.55 carats, black dial, white painted Roman numerals in 1999 and its subsequent sale on 17 November 1999.
Catalogue Essay
This ornate bracelet watch is crafted to the highest quality. Set with 350 diamonds weighing approximately 3.55 carats, the hinged cover and bracelet is adorned with chase work that is incredibly substantial on the wrist. The present watch is fresh to the market and is presented in like new condition.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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