Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 173

Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 166097, case No. 271685. Made in the 1920s. Fine, large, hunting-cased, keyless, 18K yellow gold dress watch.

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,124

C. Four-body, ?bassine?, solid, polished, covers decorated with a circular pattern, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with painted large Breguet numerals, outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Cal. 20???, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement ?à moustache?, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 54 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-5*

Good

Poor

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-15-01

Good

Slightly rusted

HANDS Original