Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 75

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Beyer, Zürich, No. 870290, case No. 418063. Made in the 1920s. Fine and elegant, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

USD 2,200 - 3,200

EUR 1,700 - 2,500

Sold: USD 2,596

C. Three-body, ?demi-bassine?, solid, polished. D. Champagne with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track, recessed subsidiary seconds dial. Blackened Breguet hands. M. Cal. 18???, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-7*

Good

Oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original