Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hanae Mori Building, Dec 15, 1990
LOT 33
Patek Philippe & Co., Geneva, No. 143284, case No. 259438, made for Henry J. Howe, Syracuse, New York, N.Y., circa 1905. Very fine 18 ct. gold keyless chronometer watch.
JPY 650,000 - 750,000
CHF 6,500 - 7,500
C. Four body, massive, "bassine" with monogram. Gold cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel, with black and reci Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 18", "Extra" nickelled with "fausses côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, counterpoised adjustable lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet spring, diamond end-stone and Patek Philippe patented swan-neck index. Signed dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 49mm.
