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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

LOT 79

Precision Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationPatek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174841, case No. 174841, made for Tiffany, circa 1920.Very fine 18K gold, keyless, slim "EXTRA" quality minute-repeating watch.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,200

Sold: CHF 16,100

C. Four-body, "bassine pincée", polished with engraved initials on the back cover, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 40 mm (17 3/4'''), nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by a slide in the band.Signed on case and movement, dial signed by the retailer.Diam. 47,7 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The watch comes from a small series of complicated movements made especially for Tiffany.