Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 334
Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 47853, case No. 47853, circa 1874. Fine 18 ct. pink gold, 5 minute repeating, keyless watch.
CHF 10,000 - 12,000
C. Four body, massive, "pomme grande gouge", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer gilt Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 19?, nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 24 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. In very good condition. Diam. 53mm.
