Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 49

Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Gondolo", No.1872397, Ref. 5099. Production of this reference started in 2000. Very fine and unusual, square, 18K pink and white gold gentleman's wristwatch with a concealed dial.

C. three-body, solid, polished, straight lugs, case back with 4 screws, hinged pink and white gold cover to conceal the dial. D. 18K pink gold with painted Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds dial. Black oxydized gold "Feuille" hands. M. Cal. 215 stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochro- nism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free- sprung flt balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 28 x 28 mm.