Important Watches, Wristwatches, Cloc...
Vicenza, Jan 18, 1992
LOT 241
Extremely fine and rare, rectangular curved, 18ct gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.
ITL 45,000 - 50,000
Sold: ITL 74,750
C. flared, massive, polished. D. in polychrome " cloisonné" enamel representing the land of Egypt, the Mediteranean and the Red seas, and the flag. Cairo and Luxor are spotted with diamonds.+ auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" gold hands. M. 9"'-90 rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Dim. 25x40 mm.
Notes
This watch is published in "Patek Philippe
Wristwatches", page 116.
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 971638, case
No. 658234, Ref. 1593, circa 1944, made in 2
examples only, the other one for King Faruk of
Egypt.