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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 819
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174372, case No. 174372, made for Tiffany & Co. New York, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless watch with split seconds chronograph and instantaneous 30 minute register.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. Three body, massive, "bassine", polished with concealed hinge, the back engraved with a small monogram. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1918. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds and minute register. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Split seconds chronograph with visible work, button on the winding crown and push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.
