Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004

LOT 64

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, retailed by M. Scooler, New Orleans, No. 68811, case No. 68811. Produced in 1883. Case made in the U.S. Very fine, keyless, 18K pink gold pendant watch. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

C. Four-body,"bassine", solid, bezel, case band and case back richly decorated in relief with stylized foliage and floral patterns, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel with painted radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 13''', rhodium-plated,"fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Dial signed by the retailer, case numbered, movement signed "Patek Philippe & Cie".Diam. 36 mm.