Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 47786, case No. 47786, circa 1876. Fine 18 ct. gold minute repeating keyless watch.
Four body massive "pommes et filets" polished case. Gold cuvette engraved with a monogram and the date: 1879. White enamel dial with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. GiIt brass 18" movement, 31 jewels, equilibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring . Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Signed on the case. In very good condition. Diam. 50 mm.