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Lot 14 · Fine Watches

Ref: 1438, c.1940

Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch

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Estimate
$5,000–$7,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Watches, New York · 12 October 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-470047
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, Ref: 1438, c.1940. Bonhams, 12 Oct 2023, lot 14. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-470047.

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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch, Ref: 1438, c.1940. Bonhams, 12 Oct 2023, lot 14. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-470047.

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From the same sale Fine Watches · Oct 2023

LotArtistEstimateResult
Les Historiques, Ref: 91001, c.2000 Vacheron Constantin. An 18k White Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch $3,000–$5,000
Datejust, Ref: 15007, c.1987 Omega. An 18k Gold Automatic Calendar Wristwatch $4,000–$6,000
Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref: 15238, Purchased May, 2003 Omega. An 18k Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch $14,000–$18,000
Tank Louis, c. 1995 Cartier. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch $5,000–$6,000
Horn Lugs, Ref: 2423, c.1950 Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch $10,000–$15,000
Armadillo, c.1940 Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch $8,000–$12,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref: 2446, Sold 26th October 1950 $6,063 Bonhams, Sep 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Gondolo, Ref: 2528/3, c. 1974 Bonhams, Dec 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref: 1493, Circa 1945 Bonhams, May 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Ref: 1517, Circa 1948 Bonhams, Apr 2023
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 2449, c.1950 Bonhams, Jul 2021
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 3468, c. 1970s Bonhams, Nov 2023
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 3512, c.1970s Bonhams, Nov 2022
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 3468, Sold 27th February 1967 Bonhams, May 2021

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