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LOT 214

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 162757, case No. 279012, made for Wright, Kay & Co., Detroit, 1911. Very fine and rare 18K gold keyless pocket lever chronometer with "Extra" quality movement, power reserve and Guillaume balance. Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives.

HKD 150,000 - 200,000

EUR 15,000 - 20,000 / USD 20,000 - 25,000

C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged back with engraved monogram. Hinged gold cuvette with engravedpresentation inscription. D. White enamel, black Breguet numerals, outer minute indicators and red Arabic fiveminute markers, subsidiary seconds, power reserve sector below 12. Gold ?Louis? hands. M. 42 mm (19'''),"extra", "fausses cotes" decoration, wolf's tooth winding geared to an extra wheel operating the power reserveindicator, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, Guillaume balance with gold temperaturescrews and platinum mean time screws, eight adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neckmicrometer regulator, diamond endstone.Dial, case, cuvette, and movement signed, movement numbered twice.Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The Extract from the Archives states that the watch was made in 1911 and sold on 30th September 1913.