Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 13, 2012
LOT 51
PATEK PHILIPPE RETAILED BY SPAULDING & CO. YELLOW GOLD Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 81538, case No. 292048. Made circa 1928. Very fine, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,700
C. Three-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back engraved: C. R. Strong, straight lugs. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 11''', rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed, movement also signed: Spaulding & Co. Chicago. Dim. 30 x 30 mm. Thickness 10 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-19 |
Good Dent(s) |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |