Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 570

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.10965, case No. 10965, made for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1858. Fine and rare 18 ct. gold, hunting cased early keyless watch.

CHF 1,600 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,875

C. Four body, demi-bassine et filets, with milled band, the cover and back engraved with a feather pattern. Gold cuvette, engine-turned on the border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 14?, gilt brass, 12 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring; Signed on the cuvette. In good condition. Diam. 38 mm.


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Being made before 1860, this watch is set with the first keyless winding device, patented by Adrien Philippe in 1845.