Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 452
PATEK PHILIPPE PLATINUM & YELLOW GOLD DRESS WATCH, BREGUET NUMERALS Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneva, Switzerland, movement No. 814229, case No. 603324. Made for Grogan Company, Pittsburgh, Pa, circa 1928. Fine and rare, thin, two-color platinum and 18K yellow gold keyless dress watch with `Extra Quality` movement and Breguet numerals.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 7,300 - 7,600 / EUR 5,700 - 9,800
C. Three-body, polished, yellow gold bezel and beaded band, platinum snap-on case back with yellow gold rim, engraved initials WSL in a cartouche, the interior with engraved dedication dated 1928. D. Brushed silver with applied yellow gold Breguet numerals, outer engraved dot minute divisions. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 16???, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, movement also signed for Grogan Company. DIAM. 42 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-03 |
Good HANDS Period |