Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 142

PATEK PHILIPPE ART DECO PLATINUM, DIAMOND & SAPPHIRE Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, movement No. 807149, in an American case made in the 1920s. Very fine and rare, rectangular, Art Deco, platinum, diamond and sapphire lady's wristwatch with an integrated mesh bracelet, clasp set with 3 diamonds.

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel and articulated hinged lugs set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and shaped sapphires, case back and sides engraved in a fl oral pattern. D. Matte silver with painted radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 6"' rectangular, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial and movement signed. Dim. 14 x 24 mm. Thickness 7 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.