Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 103
"Extra" 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.
USD 18,000 - 23,000
EUR 14,000 - 18,000
C. Four-body, "bassine", polished, hinged back with engravedmonogram. Hinged gold cuvette with engraved presentationinscription. D. White enamel, black Breguet numerals, outerminute track and red Arabic five minute numerals, subsidiaryseconds, power reserve sector below 12. Gold "Louis" hands.M. 42 mm (19'''),"extra", "fausses côtes" decoration, wolf'stooth winding geared to an extra wheel operating the powerreserve indicator, 21 jewels, counterpoised straight line leverescapement, Guillaume balance with gold temperature screwsand platinum mean time screws, eight adjustments, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator,diamond endstone.Dial, case, cuvette, and movement signed, movement numberedtwice. Diam. 50 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
