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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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

For a note on the Guillaume balance see lot 92.