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'38 Patek Philippe C.9-90 Rare R.528 "Grass Hopper" Yellow Gold Art-deco Silver Dial
Manufacturer | PATEK PHILIPPE |
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Model | Grass Hopper |
Year of Manufacture | 1938' |
Reference no. | 528 |
Product no. | B-9467 |
Price |
This is a very rare Ref.528 "Grasshopper" 18kt yellow gold model Art Deco silver dial with the famous Patek Philippe Cal.9-90 manufactured in 1938. The fancy design 18k yellow gold case with a special silhouette called "Grasshopper" (meaning grasshopper) and the Art Deco design silver dial with square, pyramid and arabic numbers combined with sword hands are a gem of design and originality unique to this era. It is a gem of design and originality. It is equipped with the Cal.9-90, Patek Philippe's best vintage square movement. In addition, the watch is equipped with an 18KYG tailpiece and an archive, both of which are believed to be from that era.
Item details
Serial no. | 617,*** |
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Caliber | 9-90 |
Movement no. | 832,*** |
Movement type | Manual winding |
Material | 18K Yellow gold |
Case size | 21×44mm |
Case type | Snap back Non-Water-resistant |
Dial | Original |
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Type of Indices | Applied |
Belt | non Original (15mm, between lugs) / Original 18KYG Buckle |
Evaluation case | 94% |
Evaluation dial | 94% |
Evaluation mov | 95% |
Condition | 4.5 |
Rarity | 5 |
Other details
Case: minor scratches and ageing, but well preserved with plenty of original shaping and hallmarks. Dial: Slightly aged, but no noticeable scratches or stains. Movement: The movement is winding well and the accuracy is around 30 seconds per day.