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Patek Philippe Geneve, Fine Ref. 798, "Ricochet", 18k Gold Pocket Watch With Gübelin Chain, Fob, Receipt & Box, Circa 1963
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Patek Philippe Geneve, Fine Ref. 798, "Ricochet", 18k Gold Pocket Watch With Gübelin Chain, Fob, Receipt & Box, Circa 1963Case: 41 mm, 18k yellow gold, two body, "knife" edge, 2630015
Dial: bark finished gold with applied black baton indexes, black baton hands
Movement: Patek Philippe caliber 23-300, No. 791855, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, stamped twice with Geneva seal
Signed: Patek Philippe Geneve, with original Gübelin box, copy of the sales receipt dated Sept. 9th, 1963, Gübelin signed 5 inch 18k gold fob and 11 1/2 inch 18k gold chain. Watch is 34.2 grams gross, fob is 22.4 grams, chain is 12.8 grams.
This timepiece is from the legendary "Ricochet" collection of asymmetrical watches designed by Gilbert Albert for Patek Philippe. It is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives indicating a manufacture date of 1962, and sold on December 4th, 1963
Model: "Ricochet" model designed by Gilbert Albert
Dial: bark finished gold with applied black baton indexes
Hands: black baton hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Gram Weight: watch is 34.2 grams gross, fob is 22.4 grams, chain is 12.8 grams
Case: #2630015
Case Info: two body, "knife" edge
Case Width: 41 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: Patek Philippe caliber 23-300, No. 791855, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions, stamped twice with Geneva seal
Condition: This timepiece is presented in excellent condition. Case condition is very sharp with only a few very slight handling marks on the case back. The dial is superb. The movement is running and setting as designed. Servicing is recommended for accuracy and daily wear. The chain, fob and box are all in excellent condition
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