Lot 101
101
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel water-resistant square wristwatch with unusual lugs and sliding sides
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel water-resistant square wristwatch with unusual lugs and sliding sides

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, RETAILED BY WALSER WALD, REF. 1485, MOVEMENT NO. 910'125, CASE NO. 621'609, MANUFACTURED IN 1940

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare stainless steel water-resistant square wristwatch with unusual lugs and sliding sides
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, retailed by Walser Wald, ref. 1485, movement no. 910'125, case no. 621'609, manufactured in 1940
Cal. 10'''110 circular mechanical movement, 18 jewels, micrometer regulator, two-tone silvered dial, black hard enamel baton and applied stainless steel Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, square case with sliding sides to protect against water entry, cylindrical lugs, case, dial and movement signed
26 mm. wide & 34.8 mm overall length
Special Notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial and raised steel indexes in 1940 and its subsequent sale 28 March 1941.

Manufacture of reference 1485 was launched in 1940 and is so far known only in stainless steel. The case was designed in the attempt to render it water-resistant by using the sliding sides. The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 151.

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