Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1993
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 90708, case No. 211265, made for Spaulding & Co., Paris, circa 1895. Fine 18 ct. gold, keyless minute repeating watch, in original mahogany fitted box, with original certificate.
C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette engraved: "Paris 1895". D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer gilt minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 17"', nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet Balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 46 mm.