Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 31, 1998
LOT 329
Patek Philippe & Co. a Geneve, No. 10626, circa 1860. Fine 18K gold early keyless watch, Invention et Execution de Patek Philippe.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
Sold: CHF 3,680
C. Four body, "bassine et filets", polished with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 17"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, flat balance spring. Last stem-winding designed by Adrien Philippe (French Patent No. 46951 of October 4, 1860), without the possibility of turning the crown anti-clockwise during winding. Signed on the cuvette. Diam. 45 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 4-14 |
Fair Damaged |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-17-01 |
Fair Slightly spotted HANDS Original |