Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 181

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 977367, case No. 2612421, Ref. 1593, retailed by Gübelin. Productionof this reference started in 1944.Very fine and rare, rectangular "bombé", flared, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. two-body, flared, solid, polished and brushed, concave sides, pillar-shaped lugs, two-facet crystal. D.silvered with applied yellow gold dart indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial. Yellow gold "Feuille"hands. M. Cal. 9'''-90, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, tonneau, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes"decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronismand 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator.Dial, case and movement signed.Dim. 25 x 41 mm.