PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 1
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 2
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 3
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 4
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 5
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 6
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 7
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 8
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 9
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 10
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 11
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 12
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 13
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 14
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 15
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 16
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 17
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 18
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP - photo 19

PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP

Lot 2361
28.05.2023 13:00UTC +08:00
Classic
Starting price
HKD 55 000 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationHong Kong, Hong Kong
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ID 960224
Lot 2361 | PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP
Estimate value
HKD 55 000 000 – 120 000 000
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXCEPTIONAL, HISTORICALLY AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT 18K GOLD TWO-CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION AND CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL DEPICTING THE NORTH AMERICAN MAP

REF. 2523J, MANUFACTURED IN 1955

Movement: Manual

Dial: Cloisonné enamel depicting North American map

Case: 35.6 mm.

With: 18k gold Patek Philippe buckle, Patek Philippe Extract from Archives and a comprehensive study booklet by Tortella & Sons

Remark: A masterpiece in exceptional condition. Only 3 examples known with the North America map cased in yellow gold

Note: Serial numbers are available upon request



THIS LOT WILL BE OFFERED ON SUNDAY 28TH OF MAY IN THE 20TH / 21ST CENTURY ART EVENING SALE





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Manufactur:Patek Philippe
Applied technique:Manual-winding
Medium:Gold, Yellow gold
Art style:Pre War, Vintage
Auction house category:Men's wristwatches
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