Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 108165, case No. 222742, made for Henry J. Howe, Syracuse, N. Y. circa 1898. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless watch.
C. Four body, massive "bassine", polished. Gold cuvette with an engraved dedication, dated April 1905. D. White enamel with Breguet Numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18,5- nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring with the Patek Philippe patented micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 48mm.