Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 27258, case No. 27258, sold on 9 December 1869. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, early moon phase, astronomical keyless watch of historical interest, with perpetual calendar.
C. Four body, massive, bassine et filets, polished, with applied on the back, the Royal gold monogram of Victor Emanuel, King of Italy. Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, sunk subsidiary dials for weekdays, months and seconds with outer red date ring, moon phase aperture below "XII" (slightly restored). Blued steel sapde hands. M. GiIt brass, bar caliber, 15 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the cuvette. In good condition, with certificate. Diam. 49 mm.