The Art of Patek Philippe, Legendary ...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 14, 1999

LOT 522

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 927658,case No. 644137, Ref. 1415 HU (Heures Universelles), circa 1945.Very fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, "World Time", gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, hand engraved revolving reeded bezel bearing the names of 41 towns in the world, teardrop lugs. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. Yellow 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 sring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 31 mm.