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PATEK PHILIPPE sold by LÖRTSCHER N° 833198 / 618589 PATEK PHILIPPE resold by LÖRTSCHER N° 833198 / 618589 Circa 1939 Asymmetrical wristwatch in 18k (750) pink gold Case: rectangular, shaped handles, clipped back, signed Patek Philippe & Co. Dial: pink, applied baton hour markers, off-centered second hand, double "Patek Philippe - Lörtscher" signature Movement: mechanical, signed Patek Philippe & Co Buckle: gold pin buckle Size: 39 x 20 mm Gross weight: 36.70 g. Provenance: To the current owner by descent An unusual 18k rose gold manual winding wristwatch retailed by Lörtscher, gold buckle Family inheritance This atypically designed watch was, according to its numbering, manufactured around 1939 by Patek Philippe. With its asymmetrical handles, the model recalls the style of reference 516 or the highly unusual reference 1401. Our example, adorned with a pink dial bearing the extremely rare signature of Belgian retailer Lörtscher, active from the 1930s to the late 1950s, is a collector's item that connoisseurs will appreciate. This atypically designed watch was, according to its numbering, manufactured around 1939 by Patek Philippe. With its asymmetrical lugs, the model refers to the style of reference 516 or the highly unusual reference 1401. Our example, adorned with a pink dial bearing the extremely rare signature of Belgian retailer Lörtscher, active from the 1930s to the late 1950s, is a collector's item that connoisseurs will appreciate. CONDITION REPORT: At the time of writing the movement is working. Please note that chronometric accuracy is not guaranteed and Artcurial cannot be held responsible for any repair costs. Dial with patina, slight discoloration, some scratches and missing material. Case with a few scratches from use, hallmarks clearly visible on the case middle. Please note that this watch is sold without an extract from the archives, so there is no guarantee on the correspondence between case and movement. CONDITION REPORT : At the time of cataloguing the movement is running. Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Artcurial will not be held responsible for any repairs that must be required. Dial patinated, slightly discolored, light scuffs and signs of use Case with signs of use, hallmark clearly legeable on the band Please note that the present watch is sold without extract from the Patek Philippe archives, no guarantee that the case and movement are matching. Please note that bracelets made from the skin of protected species are shown but not sold with the watches. Artcurial reserves the right to remove these bracelets in the event of importation. Please be advised that straps made of material derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (ie. Alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these straps prior to shipping. Watches and clocks are sold as is. No warranty is given as to the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not accept any restoration estimates from any watchmaker. Watches and clocks are sold "as is". No guarantee is given as to the working order of the watches and clocks. Most watches have been opened to identify the type and quality of the movement, including water-resistant watches, so the buyer is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Strap changes, water-resistance, restorations, revisions and adjustments are the responsibility of the purchaser. Artcurial will not accept any restoration estimate from any watchmaker.
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PATEK PHILIPPE sold by LÖRTSCHER N° 833198 / 618589
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