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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001
Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationPatek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174594, case No. 174594, circa 1916.Very fine 18K gold slim keyless minute-repeating watch.
C. Four-body, "bassine pincée", polished with small engraved initials in the center of the back cover, gold hinged cuvette. D. Matte gilded, champlevé Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 38,6 mm (17'''), nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs by a slide on the band.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 46 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |