Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 83
PATEK PHILIPPE, EARLY CUSHION SHAPE Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 178100, case No. 284519. Made in 1913, sold on November 11th, 1919. Very fine and rare, cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a modern 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the extract from the archives
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 8,125
Three-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, screwed bars, case back with presentation inscription (The Nobility of Jerusalem Temple, To Charles Weinberger, New Orleans, Dec. 13th, 1919). Champagne with painted Arabic numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel spade hands. Cal. 12''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, 8 adjustments, wolf's tooth winding, straight- line lever escapement à moustache, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |