Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 125265, case No. 264643, circa 1905. Rare and fine 18 ct. pink gold, keyless minute repeating watch with independent striking train.
C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet Numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 17-, nickel plated, double train with differential winding, "fausses côtes" decoration, 35 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with swan-neck micrometric index. Repeating on gongs, the repeating train released by a button on the winding crown. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47mm.