Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 1994
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 153538, case No. 268129, sold on the 7 November 1913. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless pocket chronometer, awarded the 2nd prize at the the Geneva Astronomical Observatory timing contest 1911-1912. In original mahogany fitted box, with certificate.
C. Four body, massive, «demi-bassine», polished, the back engraved with the monogram "A.R.". Gold cuvette engraved with the name of the owner. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold «spade» hands. M. 18-, «Extra quality», rhodium plated, «fausses côtes» decoration, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight lino lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, «Extra» adjustment by C. Batifolier, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition, with photocopies from the records of the timing contest. Diam. 49 mm.