Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

Hog Kong, Feb 26, 2011

LOT 392

Patek Philippe Ref. 918 Patek Philippe, Genève, movement No. 937092, case No. 4015611, Ref. 918/4. Made in 1996, sold on October 10th, 1997. Extremely fine and rare, ellipse-shaped, skeletonized, 18K yellow gold, diamond and emerald-set keyless dress watch set with a total of 109 diamonds. 0.60 carat, with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe long chain and cord fob. Accompanied by the Certificate of Origin, Extract from the Archives and registered guarantee card and papers.

HKD 200,000 - 270,000

USD 25,000 - 35,000 / EUR 20,000 - 27,000

Sold: HKD 572,000

C. Two-body, ellipse-shaped, polished, the bezel and bow set with 109 diamonds, transparent back with foliate engraved border, winding crown set with a cabochon emerald, sapphire crystals. D. Black oxydised gold feuille hands. M. Cal. 17-170 SQ, skeletonized, hand-engraved, the barrel cover pierced with the Calatrava symbol, 18 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator. Movement signed. Dim. 53 x 45 mm.


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Case: 1

As new
Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 01

HANDS Original

Notes

Modern skeletonised pocket watches by Patek are very rare; this is only the second one to appear at auction. The combination of the exquisitely hand-engraved movement, the large size and the complete documentation, as well as the fact that this pocket watch has probably never been used, remaining in a safety deposit box, make it an extremely desirable future collectible for the Patek Philippe enthusiast.