Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
LOT 552
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 174433, case No. 401211, retailed by Spaulding & Co., Chicago, circa 1915. Very fine 18K gold, keyless minute-repeating flat dress watch.
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
EUR 8,500 - 10,500
Sold: CHF 13,800
C. four-body, "bassine", polished back, hinged gold cuvette. D. white enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold ?Louis XV? hands. M. 38 mm (17''', nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 29 jewels, calibrated straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, eight adjustments, repeating on gongs through activating slide in the band.Dial, case and movement signed for retailer, movement and case signed by Patek Philippe & Cie.Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |