Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 10, 2010

LOT 99

Patek Philippe - Ref. 425 - Yellow Gold Tegolino Patek Philippe & Co, Genève, No. 838026, case No. 639585, Ref. 425. Made circa 1945. Very fine and extremely rare, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold wristwatch. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe service box.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, lapidated straight lugs, faceted crystal, case bach engraved: C. Stuart Broeman ? October 22nd, 1916 ? 1946 Merita Associates. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 9-90, tonneau-shaped, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 20 x 42 mm. Thickness 8 mm.