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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004

LOT 564

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 116986, case No. 232801, made for the Hungarian market, circa 1902. Very fine 18K gold, keyless watch of noble provenance.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,900 - 2,500 / USD 2,300 - 3,100

Sold: CHF 3,220

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, back engraved with coat of arms, gold hinged cuvette inscribed "LECHNERJOZSEF, Cs. es kir. udvari szallito, alapittatott 1808, Budapest".D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minutedivisions, sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands.M. 42 mm (19???), gilt brass, 20 jewels, straightline calibrated lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with Breguet balance spring, Wilmotmicrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 49 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