Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 597

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 90496, case No. 223592, made in 1892, sold to Verhagen & Co. in December 1905. Very rare and fine 18 ct. pink gold, hunting cased, keyless watch, with independent dead seconds, in original mahogany fitted box, with a certificate and a letter from Patek Philippe.

CHF 60,000 - 70,000

C. Four body, massive, bassine, polished, the back engraved with the monogram "EG". Gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel spade hands. M. 18-, nickel plated, fausses côtes decoration, double train with differential winding, 29 jewels, counterpoised, adjustable, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Independent seconds visible train with push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, cuvette and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 52 mm.


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A similar watch is illustrated in the Patek Philippe book of pocket watches, page 195, fig. 167 a and b.