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Lot 16 · Fine Watches

Armadillo, c.1940

Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch

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Estimate
$8,000–$12,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Watches, New York · 12 October 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-470049
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch, Armadillo, c.1940. Bonhams, 12 Oct 2023, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-470049.

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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch, Armadillo, c.1940. Bonhams, 12 Oct 2023, lot 16. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-470049.

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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
Ref: 1438, c.1940 Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch $5,000–$7,000
Horn Lugs, Ref: 2423, c.1950 Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Wristwatch $10,000–$15,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Ref: 2553, c. 1957 $9,600 Bonhams, Oct 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Calatrava, Ref: 3768, Purchased 8th June, 1980 Bonhams, Sep 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Calatrava, Ref: 2594, Circa 1965 Bonhams, May 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Ellipse, Ref: 3548/1, c. 1971 Bonhams, Jun 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Calatrava, Ref: 3426, c. 1960s Bonhams, Mar 2025
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Ref: 3405, Circa 1962 Bonhams, May 2026
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Ref: 3191, London Import mark for 1956 Bonhams, Feb 2026
Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Bracelet Watch Calatrava, Ref: 96, c. 1950s Bonhams, Mar 2024

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