Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 20, 1991
LOT 319
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174689, case No. 402976, made for Hertzberg Jewelry Co.,San Antonio, Texas, circa 1915. Fine 18 ct. gold minute-repeating keyless watch.
CHF 20,000 - 24,000
Sold: CHF 21,850
C. Three body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished with invisible hinges. Gold cuvette with a dedication. D. White enamel with Empire Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised adjustable straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 47 mm.
