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1109

Patek Philippe

Ref. 4267/1

A lady’s fine, atttractive and rare yellow gold wristwatch with coral dial and bracelet

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000
€15,300 - 25,500
$15,400 - 25,600
HK$138,600
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Patek Philippe
Year
1977
Reference No
4267/1
Movement No
1’279’692
Case No
2’756’627
Material
18K yellow gold
Calibre
Manual, cal. 250, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K yellow gold Patek Philippe integrated bracelet, max length 170mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K yellow gold Patek Philippe clasp
Dimensions
24.5mm length x 29mm width
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Delivered with a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming its date of manufacture of the present timepiece in 1977 and its subsequent date of sale on 31st May 1978.
Catalogue Essay
The present lady’s yellow gold wristwatch with a fancy integrated bracelet by Patek Philippe is an elegant and charming timepiece for the discerned lady. Paired with a rare and attractive pink coral dial, it is preserved in excellent condition with no signs of imperfections. A testament to the vibrant designs of the 1970s, the era witnessed an innovative period for fancy bracelets and case finishings. According to scholars only 2 examples with a coral dial have ever appeared in the market. The present example is not only fresh-to-the-market as the 3rd example, it is also the earliest known to appear with the most attractive configuration. The present timepiece is ready to be worn for any important events or charity balls.

Patek Philippe

Swiss | 1839
Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.
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