Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Apr 20, 1996
Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 158926, case No. 264645, circa 1911. Rare and magnificent 18 ct. gold and platinum, Art-Deco keyless diamond-set pendant watch with matching diamond set chain, in original fitted box.
C. The movement is set within a horse-shoe shaped platinum pendant with diamond-set floral decoration, hanging fringes and bezel, the back of translucent grey enamel over engine-turning with small painted floral decoration and applied diamond-set ornaments. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 8 1/2"', nickel plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement, Patek Philippe trade mark on the case. In very good condition. Dim. 77 x 40 mm.