Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 349
Pateck & Cie., Genève, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless moon phase astronomical watch with triple calendar and chronograph.
CHF 3,800 - 4,200
C. Four body, massive, "pommes et gouges" polished with reeded borders, a sapphire and diamond-set " 1884" applied on the cover. Gold cuvette engraved with technical details and engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring, apertures for the dates, months and days of the week, subsidiary seconds with inner moon phase aperture. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18"' nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work and push piece in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 54 mm.
