Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 400

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 90504, case No. 211797, circa 1890. Very fine and rare 18K gold minute-repeating keyless dress watch with chronograph.

CHF 18,000 - 23,000

EUR 11,700 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 17,825

C. four-body, "bassine", polished, back with monogram ?RG Jr.? gold hinged cuvette, chronograph safety bolt at 11 o'clock. D. silver, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, outermost seconds track, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold ?Louis? hands. M. 38 mm (17''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 36 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet balance spring, repeating on gongs through slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed.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