Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006
?Yellow Gold? Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 188324, case No. 284751. Made in 1918, sold on April 8, 1919. Very fine and rare, early, tonneau-shaped and curved, 14K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
C. Two-body, solid, polished, hinged case back, straight lugs, bombé crystal. D. ?Guilloché? champagne with painted radial ?dauphine? numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Cal. 10''', frosted gilt, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement "à moustache", cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, wolf's tooth winding wheels. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 34 mm. Thickness 8 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |