The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999

LOT 521

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 962479,case No. 655709, Ref. 1415 HU (Heures Universelles), circa 1947.Very fine and rare, 18K pink gold, "World Time", gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, in original brown 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. matte silver with applied pink gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 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, monometallic balance adjusted for heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breget balance spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.