Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 10, 1994
LOT 486
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "La Terre", No. 703882, case No. 684035, Ref. 2481, circa 1954. Extremely fine and rare center second, 18ct gold and "cloisonné" enamel gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 120,000 - 140,000
C. massive, polished, fluted lugs, concave band, dedicated back. D.satined pink gold with applied indexes and Arabic numerals, at the centre, a medallion in polychrome "cloisonné" enamel representing Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia. "Feuille de Sauge" gold hands. M. 27-SC Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, " fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 36 mm.
