Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
LOT 469
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 147733, case No. 147733, made for Bailey Banks & Biddle Co. Philadelphia, circa 1909. Very fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished.Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and outer red Arabic minute ring. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, "Special" adjustment, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 43 mm.
