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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 24, 1999

LOT 551

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 174704, case No. 403931, made for the J. J. Sweeney Jewelry Co., Houston, Texas, circa 1915. Very fine and elegant 18K gold, keyless minute repeating dress-watch.

CHF 7,500 - 9,500

Sold: CHF 15,870

C. Three body "demi-bassine " polished, with concealed hinge. Monogram on the back. D. White gold with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds. Breguet blued steel hands. M. 17"' , slim, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 31 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: *4

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original