Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 126

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 197398, case No. 197398, made for Tiffany & Co., circa 1922. Fine 18K gold, keyless dress lever chronometer.

C. Double body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished with concealed hinges, the back engraved with a monogram and inside with a dedication dated 14 September 1922. D. Matted gold with Breguet numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued-steel "spade" hands. M. 17" rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, "Extra" quality, 18 jewels, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, eight adjustments, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 45 mm.