Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 615

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève,No. 1334750, case No. 2792466,Ref. 917/4, circa 1985.Very fine and unique, 18K gold and enamel keyless lady's pendant watch, in original Patek Philippe leather pouch.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 7,475

C. Three-body, "bassine", back entirely decorated with stylized foliage of gold and translucent green champlevé enamel, bezels engraved with repeated pattern. D. White, ra-dial Roman numerals, outer minute track. Gold "Breguet "hands. M. 21.5 mm. (cal 215), rho-dium-plated, Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, 18 jewels, 8 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, monometallic Gyromax balance with free-sprung self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 35 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The Seal of Geneva quality mark was established on November 6, 1886. Awarded by the Geneva Observatory, it was equivalent to a "Bulletin Officiel de Marche" and qualified timepieces to be officially termed "chronometers".