Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 156881, case No. 405322, made for Tiffany & Co., circa 1912. Fine and elegant 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating dress-watch.
C. Three body "demi-bassine" polished, a monogram engraved on the back. D. Mat engine-turned gold with Breguet numerals and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. M. 16-, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Condition: Diam. 46 mm.