Patek, Philippe & Cie, no. 1579, Mvt 843215, circa 1950. A fine ladies' watch in pink gold, handles set with two lines of diamonds, gold dial, hands and hour-markers, articulated bracelet signed Gay Frères, ratchet clasp. White rhodium-plated rectangular hand-wound mechanical movement, French case. Dim 18 x 16 mm - Length 16 cm - B.P 76.50 g. A fine lady's pink gold wristwatch, diamond-set lugs, gold dial, hands & indexes, articulated Gay Frères bracelet. Manual winding rectangular movement, French case.

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