Important Collector's Wristwatches an...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 14, 1995
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 98315, case No. 211639, circa 1894. Fine and elegant 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob watch.
C. Four body "bassine et filets ", bezels and bow set with rose-diamonds, the back of dark red translucent enamel over engine-turning, centred with a diamond inlaid fleur-de-lys. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1894. D. White enamel with blue Roman numerals alternating with gilt rosettes and outer gilt Arabic minute ring. Gilt " Louis XV" hands. M. 12"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition, suspended from a gold clip. Diam. 33 mm.