Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 220
Patek Philippe Indirect Second Hand Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 149705, case No. 258093, made for Henry J.Howe, Syracuse NY, circa 1911. Fne and unusual 18K gold open-face keyless center-seconds pocket watch.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
USD 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,700 - 5,200
C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, gold hinged cuvette with presentation inscription "Dr Frederick C. Mason from Louise H. Mason 1911". d. White enamel, radial fancy Arabic numerals, outer minute track with red 5-minute numerals. Blued steel spade hands. m. 40.3 mmø (18'''), rhodium plated, fausses cotes decoration, inset barrel arbor, 21 jewels, straight-line lever escapement a moustache, adjusted cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued-steel Breguet balance spring, cam micrometric regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, movement also signed by retailer. Diam. 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-24-01 |
Very good Slightly chipped HANDS Original |