The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999

LOT 440

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 175142,case No. 281540, made in 1914 for the Centenary Cantonal Shooting Contest in Geneva (1814-1914).Fine 18K gold, and enamel, keyless fob watch, in original leather fitted box.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,600

C. Four body, massive, the bezels with white champlevé enamelled lines, the back enamelled with a view of the City of Geneva, seen from the lake, the dates: 1814-1914 and a garland of roses. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with the inscription for the shooting contest. D. White enamel with radial Arabic numerals, outer gilt minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 12''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balnce spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 32 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: * 3
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Described and illustrated by Jean L. Martin in Montres de tir suisses, Lausanne 1976, Vol. 1, fig. 101.