Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004

LOT 61

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, retailed by Shreve, Crump & Low Co., Boston, No. 177818, case No. 280115. Produced circa 1913, sold on November 19, 1913. Very fine and rare, horizontal oval, 18K yellow gold dress watch. Accompanied by a pouch and an Extract from the Archives. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe.

C. Three-body, solid, polished, rounded bezel, case back with monogram:"CF". D. Matte silver with painted Breguet numerals. Blued steel "cathédrale" hands. M. Cal. 17''', rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 43 x 51 mm.