Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 11, 2012
LOT 506
PATEK PHILIPPE TWENTY DOLLAR COIN WATCH ? BREGUET DIAL Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, retailed by Astrua, Torino, movement No. 860903, case No. 506748. Made in 1938, sold on March 15th, 1941. Very fine and very rare, 22K gold keyless watch, concealed in a United States Twenty Dollars coin dated 1904. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 7,500 - 9,500 / EUR 6,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 13,750
C. Five-body, the coin opening with a push piece concealed in the band, hinged inner case with polished bezel. D. Matte gilt with Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. 9???, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |