Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

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

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.