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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 532
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 63964, case No. 63964, made for Jacques & Marcus, New York, circa 1883. Fine 18 ct. pink gold cut hunting cased, keyless watch.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
USD 2,500 - 3,000
C. Three body, massive, "bassine et pommes", polished. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds (hair lines). Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 18"', nickel plated, 17 Jewels, straight lune lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.
Notes
The absence of cover lifting spring indicates that
watch was always designed as cut hunter.