Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 14, 1990
LOT 89
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 931377, case No. 694656, ref.600-1. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold dress watch specially ordered in 50 pieces by the King Ibn Saud circa 1956 as presentation pieces.
CHF 25,000 - 30,000
Sold: CHF 20,700
Massive "variée carrure carrée" satiné and polished case. White enamel dial with applied round and "bâton" ruby set indexes, the portrait of the King hand painted at the center. Gold "Dauphines" hands. Good 16"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 44 mm.
