Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
?Tonneau? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 155550, case No. 283719. Movement made in 1909, cased in 1918 and sold on May 11th 1918. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped and curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by an extract from the Archives.
C. Two-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, screwed bars, "bombé" crystal. D. ?Guilloché? champagne with painted radial dauphine numerals and outer minute track. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 11 1/2''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, wolf's tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 34 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3 |
Good |
Dial: 3-06-01 |
Good HANDS Partially replaced HANDS Original |