Important Watches and Wristwatches

Hong Kong, Hotel Furama, May 28, 1989

LOT 138

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No 1116539, circa 1970. Very rare and fine self-winding 18-carat gold gentleman' s wristwatch, produced in 50 examples only.

C. massive, polished, sapphire crystal screwed back. D. slate with white enamel Roman numerals + auxiliary second dial 'Bâton' white hands. M. 27-460, rhodiumed, Geneva Quality Hallmark, ' fausses-cbtes' decoration, 37 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Gold rotor, bidirectional winding. Dial and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 33 mm.