Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 424

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 90832, case No. 210594, sold to Tiffany & Co. in 1895.Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless miniature watch, entire movement weighing 3.5 grams. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

CHF 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 14,950

C. Four-body, "bassine" polished with elaborately engraved initials on the back with elaborately engraved symmetrical, stylized initials on the back, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 15.5 mm. (6 3/4'''), cal. 22M, nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement by the retailer.Diam. 19.5 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

This watch employs a very rare 22M caliber, of which this is only the third one known.