Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992

LOT 248

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 89928, case No. 207766, circa 1892. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel, keyless fob watch with a diamond set matching clip, in original blue velvet fitted case, sold to Prince Soltykoff.

CHF 13,000 - 15,000

C. Four body, massive, "Empire", with reeded band, the back of blue translucent enamel over engine turning, small eccentric cartouche "en réserve" and further gold leaf decoration on the edge. Gold cuvette. Gold diamond set clip in form of a ribbon knot, with gold stars on a blue enamel ground. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 12,5? frosted and gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 31 mm.


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Prince Soltykoff was one of the most important collector of the XlXth. century. His collection of watches was cataloged by Pierre Dubois and published in 1858: Collection Archéologique du Prince Pierre Soltykoff, Paris.