Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 511

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.169819, case No.278822, retailed by Gondolo & Labouriau, Relojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro, circa 1916. Fine 18K gold keyless fob watch accompanied by the original fitted box with spare crystal and mainspring, certificate of origin and bill of sale dated 11 May 1916.

C. four-body, "bassine", engine-turned back with monogram ?MVH?, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute track with five-minute Arabic markers, sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 27 mm (12''', gilt brass bridge caliber, 10 jewels, gold train, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signedDiam. 32 mm.