Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No.931278 case No.689464, ref. 600?1. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold keyless dress watch, specially ordered in 50 pieces by the King Ibn Saud, circa 1956, as presentation pieces.
C. Three piece, variée carrure carrée, satine and polished. D. White enamel, with applied round and bâton ruby set indexes, the portrait of the King hand painted at the center. Gold Dauphines hands. M.16?, rhodium plated, fausses côtes decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 44 mm.