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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 405

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 815504, case No. 413529, presented to Wilmer L. Stultz in commemoration of the Trans-Atlantic Flight he and Amelia Earhart successfully accomplished in 1928. Very fine 18K gold and enamel keyless Art Deco watch in wooden fitted box, accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

CHF 5,200 - 7,200

EUR 3,300 - 4,500 / USD 4,000 - 5,600

Sold: CHF 10,925

C. Four-body, back engraved with initials "WLS", brushed, bezels with black enamel geometrical pattern.D. Silver, applied gold cubiste numerals, outer minute dot divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Gold "spade" hands.M. 37 mm (17???), rhodium-plated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, punched twice with Geneva Seal of Quality mark.Signed on dial, case and movement, the cuvette engraved: "Wilmer L. Stultz from Citizens of Altoona Commemorating Trans-Atlantic Flight 1928".Diam. 45 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

This watch was given to Wilmer Stultz in commemoration of the famous 1928 flight in which Amelia Earhart became famous as the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. The flight spurred Earhart on to accomplish her celebrated 1932 solo Trans-Atlantic flight.