Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Mar 10, 2011

LOT 121

Patek Philippe & Cie Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 161811, case No. 271961. Made circa 1913. Very fine, large, 18K yellow gold, keyless pocket watch.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

CHF 1,500 - 2,500 / EUR 1,000 - 1,800

Sold: USD 3,750

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, case back featuring engraved monogram JE, hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track with baton indexes, subsidiary seconds. Gold spade hands. M. 47 mm. (21'''), gilt brass, wolf?s tooth winding, straight-line moustache lever escapement, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-40

Very good

Slightly repolished

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-71-73

Good

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Chipped under bezel,not visible when closed