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The Ritz-carlton Hotel, Feb 20, 2005
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 162442, case No. 268123. Made for W.W. Wattles & Sons, Pittsburgh, PA, circa 1917. Very fine 18K yellow gold and enamel keyless dress watch.
C. Four-body, "bassine", with flat back and faceted bezels decorated with champlevé blue enamel Greek keypattern, knurled band, gold hinged cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel, Arabic numerals, outer minutedivisions, subsidiary seconds. Blue steel Breguet hands. M. 38 mm (17'''), rhodium plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with Breguetbalance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 46 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |