Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Apr 23, 2006

LOT 200

Ref. 788/3 ?Ricochet? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 788514, case No. 311986, Ref. 788/3. Made circa 1963. Very fine and rare 18K hammered gold "Ricochet" keyless dress watch.

C. Hand-made, solid, two-piece, asymmetrical with radial "sunburst" chasing. D. Hammered, gold, with en suite decoration, black indexes. White "bâton" hands. M. 10''', Cal. 23-300, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold and five positions, shock resistant, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Dim. 44 x 38 mm.