Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 186

PATEK PHILIPPE RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO. PLATINUM Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 196853, in an unsigned American case made in the 1920?s. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Very fine, rectangular, Art Deco platinum, diamond, pearl and onyx wristwatch with a pearl and onyx beaded bracelet.

USD 3,000 - 5,000

HKD 23,000 - 39,000 / CHF 2,900 - 4,800

Sold: USD 8,000

C. Two-body, solid, polished, bezel set with 42 square onyx and 4 diamonds, hinged case back engraved: Florence V. Willard, back and sides engraved in a floral and leaf pattern. D. Matte silver with painted radial Breguet numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. M. Cal. 6? rectangular, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with 8 adjustments, blued steel flat balance spring. Dial signed Tiffany & Co. Movement signed Patek Philippe. DIM. 14 x 24 mm. THICKNESS 6 mm. Approx. overall length 150 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-8-78

Good

Slightly scratched

ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Missing pearl(s)/stone(s)

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original