Exceptional horologic works of art
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003
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.
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 | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |