Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 327

Patek Philippe & Cie. Retailed by Greenleaf-Crosby Co. Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, 21 Lines, No. 151509, case No. 260063. Made for Greenleaf ? Crosby Co., Jacksonville, Florida in circa 1908. Very fine, 18K yellow gold, keyless pocket watch.

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 2,000 - 2,700 / CHF 2,800 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,560

C. Four-body, ?demi-bassine,? solid, polished, case back with initials, hinged gold cuvette with manufacturer's dedication. D. White enamel with painted Breguet numerals, outer minute track with 5-minute red Arabic markers, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold Louis IV hands. M. Cal. 21''', rhodium-plated, patented bridge caliber with gold train, 19 jewels, wolf's tooth winding dial, straight-line moustache lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Patek Philippe patented micrometer cam regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 46 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Greenleaf, Crosby & Co. The company was originally founded by Damon Greenleaf and J.H. Crosby who opened their first fine jewelry store in 1868 in Jacksonville, Florida. Today, the firm is still located in Florida and has created and retailed superior quality watches and jewellery for more than one hundred years