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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000

LOT 323

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 123819, case No. 235893, circa 1899.Fine 18K rose gold, hunting-cased gentleman?s watch.

CHF 5,000 - 6,000

USD 2,800 - 3,500

C. Four-body, 'demi-bassine', polished, front cover with elaborately monogrammed 'SO', concave bezels decorated with two rows of reeded pattern, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, Breguet numerals, outer minute ring, snap-on fit, signed 'PP Cie' on the reverse, blued-steel 'spade' hands. M. 20???, matte gilded, straight-line 'moustache' lever escapement, bimetallic compensation balance, flat balance spring, index regulator, wolf-teeth winding wheels, Patek Philippe?s lever set design.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 54 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3 - 6*
Dial: 4 - 6 - 01

Notes

The lever setting system used in this watch is only found in Patek Philippe watches. It is very a simple, elegant and reliable design.