Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
?Royal Blue? Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 38648. Retailed by M. W. Galt Bro. & Co., Washington, circa 1872. Fine, hunting-cased, 18K gold, enamel and rose diamond-set keyless lady?s pendant watch with two tone enamel dial. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
C. Four-body, the front and back covers overlaid with royal blueguilloché enamel and set with rose diamonds, the borders, bandand bow with engraved decoration, the inside front cover withan engraved dedication, the inside back cover with a photographicportrait of a lady. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamelwith radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiaryseconds, matte cream centre. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 14''', frosted gilt, bar caliber, 15 jewels, wolf's tooth winding,straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance,blued steel flat balance-spring, index regulator.Cuvette signed.Diam. 37 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 40 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |