Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 191459, case No. 612989, circa 1934. Very rare and fine gilt silver keyless chronometer watch of goliath size, in original fitted walnut box with Observatory Bulletin (copy) and certificate. | Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks | Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, 26th May 1991

Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 26, 1991

LOT 174

Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 191459, case No. 612989, circa 1934. Very rare and fine gilt silver keyless chronometer watch of goliath size, in original fitted walnut box with Observatory Bulletin (copy) and certificate.

CHF 25,000 - 30,000

HKD 125,000 - 150,000

C. Frosted and gilt. D. Mat silver, bold Roman numerals + seconds. Blued-steel spade hands. M. 22"', nickel-plated, 21 jewels, 'Extra' quality, straight-line lever escapement with cut bimetalllic Guillaume balance, balance spring with terminal curve. Diam. 92 mm. Box 140x184 mm. In good condition.

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Note: This watch obtained 761 points at the Geneva Observatory trials of 1929, being regulated by F. Modoux. Clearly it was entered, as usual, without a case, and was subsequently completed for sale in 1934.