Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 508
Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 86902, case No. 212407, circa 1890. Very rare nickel, keyless inking chronograph with instantaneous 60 minute recorder.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 4,600
C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary minute registers. Blued steel arrow patent inking hand. M. 20"', frosted and gilt quarter plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Chronograph button on the winding crown and inking push-pieces in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
Notes
This inking chronograph appears to be from a later series
made by Patel< Philippe, 15 years later than the first one and
developed from a specially made calibre movement.