Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 12, 1996
LOT 632
Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 90533, case No. 212240, produced in 1891, sold on 23 March 1894. Very fine and important 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless pocket chronometer with special escapement, in original mahogany fitted box.
CHF 60,000 - 65,000
C. Four body, massive, "bassine", polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 20"' Extra quality, frosted and gilt with going barrel, 17 jewels in screwed settings, spring detent escapement with gold escape wheel, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold poising and timing screws, free sprung paladium rising spring with terminal curves. Signed ont the dial, case and movement. In very good condition with Extract of the Archives. Diam. 57 mm.
