Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 17, 1992

LOT 516

Extremely fine and rare large, rectangular curved, 18ct gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 40,000 - 50,000

Sold: CHF 43,700

C. massive, polished, hinged back. D. champagne with painted Arabic numerals. "Spade" blued steel hands. M. 12 "' gilt brass, 18 jewels, lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Dim. 29 x 50 mm.

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A similar watch is published in Patek Philippe Wristwatches, page 89. Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, "Chronometro Gondolo", No. 176144, case No. 607248, circa 1915.