Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 25, 1993
LOT 455
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève,No. 162493, case No. 618019, circa 1945. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold keyless world time dresswatch
CHF 34,000 - 38,000
Sold: CHF 43,700
C. Three piece "variée" polished and satine with bevelled bezels, the revolving front one with milled border. D. Small mat silver with applied gold Arabic numerals, outer Arabic dark and light revolving chapter ring for day and night hours and and the world time chapter bearing the names of 33 cities or places aroud the world, according to the Louis Cottier world time patent. Gold hands. M. 16"', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
