Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007

LOT 97

So-called "Russian Watch, Ref. 5090J" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genäve, "Sculpture," No. 3012579, case No. 4046285, Ref. 5090 J. Made for the Russian Market circa 2000. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate.

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, rounded stepped bezel, stepped geometrical lugs, Imperial blue enamel winding-crown with a double lateral protection, sapphire crystal. D. Textured ivory-colored with applied luminous yellow gold radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. Luminous gold "feuille" hands. M. Cal. 315/190, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodiumplated, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 30 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance spring. Dial case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 10 mm.