Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
LOT 431
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève No. 821239, case No. 618276, circa 1931, probably sold in 1938. Extremely fine and rare, early, "World Time", 18ct pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18 ct pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp.
CHF 125,000 - 135,000
C. massive, polished, revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 31 towns in the world, straight lugs, dedicated back. D. mat silver with painted Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. "Bâton" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 28 mm.
