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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.
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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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |