Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 548
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 138370, case No. 273312, circa 1915. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating presentation dress watch.
CHF 17,000 - 23,000
EUR 11,000 - 15,000
Sold: CHF 18,400
C. four-body, "bassine", polished, back with crest and motto ?In Cruce Salus? (Salvation in the Cross, gold hinged cuvette with inscription ?J.D. Eggleston, Dec, 25, 1918?. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, five-minute/seconds red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? 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. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |