Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998
LOT 114
Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 26897, made for A.H. Rodanet, Constructeur de Chronometres, Fournisseurs Breve-Les de 1'Empereur et de la Marine Imperiale, 36 rue Vivienne, Paris, No. 168, circa 1867. Fine and unusual 18K gold half-quarter repeating keyless watch.
CHF 8,000 - 10,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine et filets", engineturned in a vermicelli pattern. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel Breguet hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 24 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Signed on the cuvette. Dim. 47 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 7 |
Oxidized |
Movement: *2 |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 22-51 |
Later original Partially reprinted |