Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 436
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 132707 case No. 250683, made for Henry J. Howe, Syracuse (N. Y.), U.S.A., circa 1906. Fine 18 ct. gold keyless pocket chronometer.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
Sold: CHF 6,900
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 1 8 - , "Extra quality", rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, "Extra" adjustment, blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.
