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Geneva, Oct 04, 2009

LOT 247

Inking Chronograph with Original Ink Bottle Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 86901, case No. 212406. Made in 1891, sold on September 17, 1909. Fine and very rare, silver, keyless inking chronograph with progressive 60-minute register. Accompanied by the original Patek Philippe fitted box, original ink bottle, ink pin and Extract from the Archives. To be sold without reserve

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 3,800 - 5,700 / EUR 2,600 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,000

C. Three-body, "bassine et filets", polished, the back engraved with foliate initials "W.L.", start/stop and return-to-zero functions activated by at button in the band at 1 o?clock, button in the crown for jumping the inking needle. D. White enamel with radial Arabic 10-second numerals, outer fifths of a second divisions, subsidiary 60-minute register. Blued steel patent inking hand. M. 20"', frosted gilt, quarter plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial and movement signed, case numbered. Diam. 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

This inking chronograph is identical to No. 86902, sold by Antiquorum, Geneva, October 19, 1997, lot No. 518.This series was made by Patek Philippe 15 years after the first one; it was developed from a special calibre movement.