Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 11, 1992
Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 106785, case No. 220925, made for Cady & Olmstead, sold in 1899. Fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless pocket chronometer, in original mahogany fitted box and copy of the original certificate.
C. Four body, massive "bassine", polished with inset hinges. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer red Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18? nickel plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, one gold screwed setting counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, brass-invar Guillaume balance, " Extra adjustment", blued steel balance spring with terminal curve and swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.