Patek Philippe. A very fine, attractive and possibly unique 18K gold, sapphire and diamond-set bracelet watch
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Patek Philippe. A very fine, attractive and possibly unique 18K gold, sapphire and diamond-set bracelet watch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 4542/1, MOVEMENT NO. 1'246'486, CASE NO. 2'794'396, MANUFACTURED IN 1972

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Patek Philippe. A very fine, attractive and possibly unique 18K gold, sapphire and diamond-set bracelet watch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, ref. 4542/1, movement no. 1'246'486, case no. 2'794'396, manufactured in 1972
Cal. 13,5 mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 20 jewels, Gyromax balance, free sprung regulator, pavé-set diamond dial with circular-cut sapphire hour markers to 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock, lozenge-shaped case, snap on back, diamond and sapphire-set bezel, 18K gold Patek Philippe bracelet consisting of lozenge-shaped diamond and cabochon sapphire-set links, case, dial and movement signed
23 mm. width; overall length of bracelet approx. 160 mm.
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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with yellow gold bracelet, 378 diamonds 4.01 ct, 58 sapphires 16.15 ct, in 1972 and its subsequent sale on 6 September 1982.

This reference 4542/1 is the so far only known example of this highly rare and possibly unique model. It is furthermore preserved in excellent overall condition.

A decade of activism, freedom and self-expression dominated the 1970s and established fashion and jewellery trends became more tolerant and individualistic.

This unique bracelet watch with its geometrically abstract design enhanced with diamonds and sapphires is a fine and very elegant example of this period.

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