The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999

LOT 438

Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 151076,case No. 256474, circa 1909.Fine 18K gold, keyless fob watch with photographic portrait, in original leather fitted box, accompanied by the original certificate.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", engine-turned. Hinged gold cuvette with the enamelled photographic portrait of a gentleman. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds, also inscribed with the name of the original owner and the date:22 - 6 - 09. Gold "spade" hands. M. 12''', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with Patek Philippe index patented on January 13th, 1891.Signed on the dial and movement.Diam. 32 mm.