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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 18, 1997

LOT 518

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 86902, case No. 212407, produced in 1891, sold on 31 January 1916. Very rare nickel, keyless inking chronograph with instantaneous 60 minute recorder.

CHF 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 4,830

C. Double body, massive, "bassine et filets", polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary minute registers. Blued steel arrow patent inking hand. M. 20"', frosted and gilt quarter plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Chronograph button on the winding crown and inking push-pieces in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives. Diam. 56 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 1

As new
Dial: 21-51

Period

Partially reprinted

Notes

This inking chronograph appears to be from a later series made by Patel: Philippe 15 years after the lust one and developed from a specially made calibre movement.