Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...

Geneva, Apr 20, 1996

LOT 22

Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 63964, case No. 63964, made for Jacques & Marcus, New York, circa 1883. Fine 18 ct. pink gold cut hunting cased, keyless watch.

CHF 2,800 - 3,200

Sold: CHF 3,680

C.Three body, massive, "bassine et pommes", polished. Gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"', nickel plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement "a moustaches", cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 51 mm.

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The fact there is no cover lifting spring, indicates this watch was always designed as cut hunter.