The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999

LOT 520

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 964805,case No. 669508, Ref. 1415 HU (Heures Universelles), made in 1949, sold on February 24, 1954.Very fine and extremely rare, 18K pink gold, "World Time", gentleman's wristwatch with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial representing the map of Europe, Africa and Asia with leather strap and 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, in original red leather fitted box.

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 cities in the world, teardrop lugs. D. in polychrome cloisonné enamel representing the map of Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa; applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Pink gold fancy hands. M. Cal. 12'''-400 HU, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.