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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003

LOT 49

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 157005, case No. 402623, made for J. Bornefeld, Valeriusstraat 37a, Den Haag, circa 1911. Very fine and rare 18K gold hunting-cased, keyless minute-repeating dress watch in original leather fitted box. Accompanied by original certificate.

CHF 25,000 - 32,000

EUR 17,000 - 22,000 / USD 18,000 - 24,000

Sold: CHF 34,500

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, front finely engraved with a mining scene, engineturned back with initials ?JV?, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, italic Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 40 mm. (18???), nickel, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 31 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometric regulator, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band. Signed on dial, case and movement. Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 2*

Very good

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

Notes

The engraving on the front cover is most unusual for Patek Philippe. This, along with the original box, certificate and the excellent condition of the watch, makes it a very desirable piece.