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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.


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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.