Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 139
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 178391, case No. 284041. Produced circa 1917.Very fine, rare, large and early tonneau-shaped curved 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 15,000 - 18,000
EUR 10,000 - 12,000 / USD 11,000 - 13,000
Sold: CHF 31,050
C.two-body, solid, polished, hinged cover, gold screw bars, "bombe" crystal. D. champagne with painted radial stylized Arabic numerals. "Breguet" blued steel hands. M. 11 3/4''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "? moustache", cut bimetallic balance, flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 31 x 48 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
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Movement: 4-6* |
Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Similar watch is published in "Patek Philippe Wristwatches", by Martin Huber and Alan Banbery, 1998, p. 99.