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Noga Hilton, Geneva, Jun 14, 2003

LOT 267

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 157332, case No. 402619, circa 1912 Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating presentation dress watch.

CHF 12,000 - 14,000

EUR 8,000 - 9,400 / USD 9,300 - 11,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished with monogrammed back. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 40 mm. (18'''), rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, 8 adjustments, 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. 47 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The watch was presented to John S. Johnson in 1919.