The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 463

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 128919,case No. 236812, sold on November 21, 1905 toMr. Emile Blondel, for SFr. 325.Fine 18K gold keyless watch, in original fitted box and accompanied by the original certificate and invoice.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back engraved with a monogram: "E. B." Hinged gold cuvette, engraved: Emile Blondel - 1905. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 18''', gilt brass, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring.Signed on the dial, case and movement.Diam. 47 mm.