Exceptional Horological Works of Art
Geneva, Oct 19, 2002
LOT 5
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 161220, case No. 280134, made for The Sweeney Jewelry Co., Houston, Texas, circa 1912. Very fine 18K gold keyless pocket chrono-meter with 36-hour power reserve indi-cator, awarded the third prize at the Geneva Astronomical Observatory timing contest 1912-1913.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
EUR 17,000 - 22,000
Sold: CHF 27,600
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished with concealed hinges, gold hinged cuvette engraved with the prize awarded. D. White enamel with Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds, sector for up-and-down indicator below 12 o’clock. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 40.5 mm. (18’’’), "Extra" quality, rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume compensation balance, eight adjustments by C. Batifolier, Breguet balance spring with "swan-neck" micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |