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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008
Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 148289, case No. 256455. Made for Charles Grottendieck, Bruxelles circa 1890. Fine and rare lady?s 18K yellow gold and enamel wristwatch, converted from fob watch.
C. Four-body, polished, inclined bezel, the borders decorated with dark blue champleve enamel in a geometric pattern, hinged back. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Gold Louis XV hands. M. 10???, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line lever escapement a moustache, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-28 |
Good Replacements |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |