Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
LOT 481
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 80460, case No. 201741, made for Tiffany & Co., New-York, circa 1888. Rare and fine 18 ct. pink gold, hunting cased, miniature, minute repeating keyless fob-watch.
CHF 40,000 - 60,000
Sold: CHF 46,000
C. Four body, massive "demi-bassine", polished. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 8, 5 - , gilt brass, 32 jewels, counterpoised adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs, with the slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 27mm.
Notes
This watch is certainly one of the smallest minute repeater
ever made.