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Geneva, May 10, 2009

LOT 146

Inking Chronograph Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 86902, case No. 212407. Made in 1891, sold on January 31, 1916. Rare and interesting, silver keyless inking chronograph with 60-minute register. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 3,500 - 5,200 / EUR 2,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 3,840

C. Three-body, ?bassine et filets?, polished, push-button at 1 o?clock for start/stop, and at 1 o?clock for return-to-zero. D. White enamel with 60-seconds Arabic chapter calibrated to fifth of a second, 60-minute register at 12 o?clock. Typical pointer hand with ink bowl at the end and discharging pointer. M. 44 mm., 20 ''', gilt brass half-plate, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm gold balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator, stem-winding in one direction only. Dial and movement signed. Diam: 56 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

This is a fine example of the final development of the inking chronograph, invented by Rieussec in 1821 and perfected by Fatton for Breguet in 1823. Patek Philippe made a very limited number over a span of about 15 years, between 1877 and 1892.