Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 478
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 80986, case No. 204889, circa 1890. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch.
CHF 15,000 - 17,000
C. Four body "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated 1896. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 17-, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Condition: Diam. 44 mm.
