Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 483
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 80285, case No. 80285, made for H. S. Porteous, Denver, Colo., circa 1888. Fine 14 ct. pink gold hunting cased, keyless watch with split seconds chronograph.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed, 19-, nickel plated, three quarter plate, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Chronograph with visible work, released by the winding crown. Split seconds with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
