Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...

Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 28

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 117972, case No. 229490, made for the Polish market in 1901, sold to A. Modro, Patek agent in Warsaw, on Oct 7, 1902. Fine gentleman?s wristwatch converted from a lady?s pendant watch by Patek Philippe?s Warsaw agent. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,800 - 6,000 / USD 3,000 - 4,500

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, engine-turned back, hinged lugs, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds, snap-on fit. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 27 mm. (12???), Cal. 18H, 18 jewels, straight line ?moustache? lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3 - 14
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 6 - 01

Notes

In Poland between the two World Wars, it was customary for a son to convert his mother?s old pendant watch into a wristwatch. A. Modro, Patek Philippe?s representative in Warsaw, was established in 1874 at Marszalkowska 151. He also advertized the sale of his own brand watches.