Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 366

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 830986, case No. 612272. Produced circa 1935. Very fine and rare, Art Deco, rectangular curved, platinum Art Deco gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, dedicated back, stepped sides, lapidated bezel, three facet crystal.D. two-tone silver with painted dot and baton indexes, the 12 in applied white gold Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Blued steel "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, tonneau, rhodium-plated, ?fausses cotes? decoration, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Engraved on the case back: "L.A. Grelling from friends in appreciation of unselfish services to Willowbrook Country Club - Wyler Texas - 1936".Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 22 x 35 mm.