Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 349
Minute-Repeater & Chronograph Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 111636, case No. 224101. Made in 1899, sold on August 9th, 1900. Very fine, 18K pink gold, keyless, minute-repeating pocket watch with chronograph. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
USD 15,000 - 20,000
EUR 11,000 - 15,000 / CHF 17,000 - 23,000
Sold: USD 18,000
C. Four-body, "bassine," polished, the back with engraved foliate monogram, chronograph safety bolt on the band at 11 o'clock. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved dedication. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer minute/seconds divisions with five-minute red Arabic markers. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 18''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 34 jewels, straightline calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 49 mm. Thickness 15 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |