Rare Patek Philippe watch found in jewelry box sells for nearly $80,000 By Talker News Aug 31, 2026 5 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (Hansons Auctioneers via SWNS) By Ed ChattertonA rare vintage Swiss watch discovered hidden away in a late mother's jewelry box during a house clearance has sold for $78,765 at auction. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9Qm%96 `hb_D !2E6< !9:=:AA6 HC:DEH2E49 D>2D965 6IA64E2E:@?D 27E6C 6IA6CED @C:8:?2==J G2=F65 :E 2E ;FDE Se[efd]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQHA\3=@4<\A2C28C2A9Qm%96 DE2:?=6DD DE66= E:>6A:646 925 366? 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