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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004
LOT 439
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 129650, case No. 241339, circa 1905. Very fine 18K gold, keyless ?EXTRA? pocket lever chronometer with Guillaume balance, made for an Observatory Timing Contest.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,000 - 5,000 / USD 5,000 - 6,500
C. Four-body, ?bassine?, polished with engraved monogram on the back, gold hinged cuvette. D. Off-white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. 42 mm (19'''), maillechort, ?Extra?, 20 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, anibal-brass Guillaume compensation balance with special alloy Breguet balance spring, ?swan-neck? micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 50 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |