Collector's Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 12, 2003
LOT 80
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 43289, circa 1870.Fine 18K gold hunting-cased keyless watch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,000
EUR 1,700 - 2,000 / USD 1,900 - 2,200
Sold: CHF 3,220
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 40 mm. (18'''), Cal. 18H, frosted gilt, 19 jewels, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with flat balance spring, Philippe's 8th winding/setting system with threaded stem.Signed on the case, movement punched with lion's head.Diam. 49 mm.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
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Movement: 3* |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
It interesting to note that Patek Philippe used caliber 18H for over 20 years before patenting it.