Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Sep 15, 2010

LOT 68

Patek Philippe Ref. 5091 - "sculpture" Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Sculpture," No. 3404201, case No. 4063302, Ref. 5091/1. Made for the Russian market circa 2000. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an integral Patek Philippe link bracelet with concealed double deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin and booklets.

C. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, rounded gold bezel, stepped geometrical lugs repeating the bracelet decoration, Imperial blue enamel winding crown with a double lateral protection, sapphire crystal. D. Textured black with applied luminous yellow gold radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 315/190, stamped with the Seal of Geneva quality mark, rhodium-plated, 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.