The Art Of Patek Philippe
Geneva, Apr 09, 1989
LOT 276
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 197927, case No. 410819, sold on the 7.10.1925. Highly important 18-carat gold moon phase astronomical minute repeating clock watch with perpetual calendar, up and down scale on both trains. Massive four body "bassine" polished case with in-visible hinges. Gold cuvette.
CHF 380,000 - 420,000
White enamel dial with Breguet numerals, moon phase aperture with its age on the edge, subsidiary dials for days of the week with inner striking train up and down scale, months with inner going train up and down scale, running seconds with outer calendar ring. Blued steel "Spade" hands. Very fine 17"' rhodium plated double train movement, twin barrel with differential winding, "fausses-côtes" decoration, "Extra" quality, 35 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, Breguet balance-spring with micrometric index. Repeating on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Optionnal "grande and petite sonnerie" and " strike/silent" bolts on the band. In very good condition. Diam. 53 mm.
