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Hong Kong, Hotel Victoria Hong Kong, Jun 10, 1993
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.189539, case No. 405723, made for E. Keller & Sons, Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., circa 1922. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless watch, in original fitted box.
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with concealed hinge. Gold cuvette engraved with a dedication dated "December 5th 1922" D. White enamel with applied Breguet numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel " Breguiet" hands. M. 17?, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance spring with micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 45 mm.