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SUMMARY:patek-philippe - Date de vente : 17/12/2025
DESCRIPTION:Nom du lots : Patek Philippe\n\nPatek Philippe\n\nReference 420
 \n\nA rare stainless steel wristwatch retailed by Asprey\n\nMade in 1929\n
 \nDial: silvered\, Asprey signed\n\nCalibre: 9’’’ manual winding\,
  18 jewels\n\nMovement number: 821’609\n\nCase: stainless steel\, snap
  on case back\n\nCase number: 611’453\n\nClosure: associated strap and 
 metal buckle\n\nSize: 22 x 37 (with lugs) mm\n\nSigned: case\, movement 
 and dial\; dial further signed Asprey\n\nBox: no\n\nPapers: no\n\nAccess
 ories: Asprey presentation box\, Patek Philippe contemporary travel pouch
  and Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on April 16\, 1936\
 n\nThis exceptional Patek Philippe reference 420\, manufactured in 1929\, 
 is an especially rare example of the model\, crafted in stainless steel an
 d distinguished by the Asprey signature on the dial. The collaboration bet
 ween Patek Philippe and Asprey was highly selective at the time and rare e
 xamples that combine both signatures are specially coveted.\n\nReference 4
 20 occupies a significant place in Patek Philippe’s early wristwatch his
 tory. Produced at the turn of the 1930s\, it reflects the manufacturer’s
  transition from traditional pocket-watchmaking to the new era of refined 
 rectangular wristwatches shaped by Art Deco aesthetics. Most surviving exa
 mples of the reference have appeared in precious metals\, particularly yel
 low gold\, and are already considered rare. The appearance of a stainless-
 steel version elevates the rarity considerably\, as steel was used only sp
 aringly by Patek Philippe in this period and typically only for special or
 ders. Early steel executions across the brand’s production are among the
  scarcest and most desirable configurations\, making this watch an excepti
 onal discovery.\n\nThe Asprey signature adds a further layer of distinctio
 n\, symbolising not only the quality of the piece but the exclusivity of t
 he relationship between the two houses. Its original owner was a prominent
  British figure whose career placed him near the centre of major national 
 and international developments of the early and mid-twentieth century\, su
 ggesting the calibre of clientele served through Asprey at the time. Altho
 ugh his identity cannot be publicly detailed\, his status underscores the 
 significance of the watch’s original commission.\n\nEqually remarkable i
 s the continuity of its provenance. Retained by the family of the original
  owner from its purchase in 1929 until the present day\, the watch has nev
 er circulated through the broader market. Such unbroken lineage offers a l
 evel of authenticity and preservation seldom encountered in early Patek Ph
 ilippe wristwatches and enhances the historical value of an already rare r
 eference.\n\nCombining early Patek Philippe design\, an Asprey-signed dial
 \, an extremely uncommon stainless-steel case\, and nearly a century of si
 ngle-family ownership\, this reference 420 stands as an extraordinary exam
 ple of early twentieth-century horology and a truly rare opportunity for c
 ollectors.\n\nPlease note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business 
 for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.
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