Important Collectors Wristwatches Po...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 22, 1995
LOT 485
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1904024, case No. 2867141, Ref. 3979, present series. Extremely fine and rare self-winding, minute repeating, 18 ct. gold gentleman's wristwatch with transparent back of sapphire crystal and an alternative 18 ct. gold back.
CHF 200,000 - 220,000
USD 170,000 - 185,000
C. massive, polished, diamond-turned bezel. D. porcelain-white dial with painted Roman numerals + auxiliary seconds dial. "Feuille" blued steel bands. M. 27 R.S. Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodiumed, "fausses côtes" decoration, 39 jewels, lever escapement, Giromax balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, antishock system, self-compensating flat balance-spring, 22 ct. gold rotor, repeater on gongs by means of a slide on the band. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 34 mm.
