Patek Philippe Reference 1578GM | A yellow gold wristwatch commissioned for General Motors - General Motors Overseas, Circa 1953

Reference 1578GM
A yellow gold wristwatch commissioned for General Motors - General Motors Overseas, Circa 1950

Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 12-400 mechanical, 18 jewels
Movement number: 727’333
Case: 18k yellow gold, personally inscribed snap-on case back
Closure: unsigned 18k yellow gold bracelet and clasp
Case number: 695’847
Size: 35 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall good condition with visible wear, scuffing, scratches and patina consistent with age and previous use. Visible tarnish, especially to the bezel. Case back inscribed ‘GMOO H.M. Canal 1925-1950’. The bracelet is not signed for PPC and is generic. The crystal glazing to the watch is very heavily scratched.

Dial: The dial is in fair condition with visible scratches. A more visible white scuff to the right of the signature. Oxidation and scratches to the indexes and hands.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.