Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 77068, made for N. Matson & Co., Chicago, circa 1885. Fine 18K gold hunting-cased, keyless pocket watch.
C. four-body, ?bassine et filets?, American, made by ?JS?, polished, gold hinged cuvette over glazed gold bezel for viewing the movement. D. white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 42.8 mm (19''', model 23H, nickel half-plate, 20 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, Wilmot patented micrometric cam regulator.Signed on the movement.Diam. 52 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 - 21 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |