Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jul 23, 2020
LOT 29
Patek Philippe
Pocket watch, quarter-repeater; 18K pink gold
HKD 56,000 - 72,000
CHF 7,000 - 9,000 / USD 7,400 - 9,500
18K pink gold, hunting-case, keyless-winding, round-shaped, pocket watch, with subsidiary seconds at 6 and one horological complication:
• Quarter-repeater on two steel gongs by two hammers (activated by the slide at 6 o’clock)
Cover and case-back guilloché (engine-turned); fluted case-band. White enamel dial with radial Roman numerals; blued steel “Spade” hands.
Movement 18’’’, gilded brass, going barrel, straight-line equilibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensated balance with gold poising screws and blued steel flat hairspring, index regulator; repeater work
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-11 |
Good Slightly worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Patek Philippe, Geneva
Year circa 1873
Movement No. 47 469
Case No. 47 469
Caliber 18’’’, lever escapement
Dimensions Ø 48.2 mm.
Signature cuvette (dome)
Accessories Later original fitted box (circa 1900; stamped “A. B.”); Extract from the Archives
Notes
The Extract from the Archives, dated May 13, 2020, mentioned that this watch was sold on March 8, 1875.