Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 18, 1998

LOT 128

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 138891, case No. 286623, for Tiffany & Cie., New York, circa 1908. Fine and early, tonneau shaped, curved, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, hinged bezel, wire lugs. D. matt silver with painted radial Arabic numerals. "Moderne" blued steel hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, 18 jewels, lever escapement "a moustache", cut bimetallic balance, 8 adjustments, flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 40 mm.