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Roosevelt Hotel, Madison Avenue @ 45th Street, Dec 04, 2002

LOT 216

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 73879, case No. 73879. Produced circa 1886.Fine and elegant, keyless, 18K gold watch.

USD 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,725

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, triple-hinged, monogrammed back, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring with 5-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 18''', frosted gilt, bridge caliber, 15 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel flat balance-spring, wolf-teeth winding wheels.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01