The Art of American Horology Part ll,...

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

LOT 236

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 51007. Produced for Sauter Hnos Relojeria, Calle Mercaderes No. 11, Havana, circa 1875.Very fine, 18K yellow gold and enamel, hunting-cased, keyless watch with elaborate case and dial.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

C. four-body, "demi-bassine", both covers entirely engraved, the front cover centered by an elaborate shield with initials in the middle, set against straight line engine-turning alternating with black champlevé enamel, foliate border, the front similar but with central flower vase, the band engraved in a repeated pattern, hinged gold cuvette. D. matte silver with painted radial Roman numerals, applied gold scrolling decoration on the outer border, the center with an engraved flower rosette overengine-turning, subsdiary sunk seconds. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. Cal. 21''', nickel, bridge caliber, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold screws, blued steel Breguet balance-spring.Stamped with maker's stamp inside back cover, cuvette signed by the retailer.Diam. 54 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3 - 48
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

It is rare to find such an elaborate case and dial made by Patek Philippe. These types of watches were almost always destined for the South American market and are extremely rare today. The ebauche used in this watch is found in the best quality Patek Philippe watches including their chronometers with spring detent escapement.