Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
Patek, Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 29668, case No. 29668, circa 1868.
Fine 18-carat gold and enamel hunting case watch. Four body massive "demi-bassine et filets carrure ronde" case, with a chased band, engraved overall in a "vermicelli" Pattern and with further black "champlevé" enamelled decoration. Gold cuvette engraved with a monogram and a dedication. White enamel dial with Roman numerals. Blued steel "Breguet" hands. Fine 14"' nickel plated movement, " fausses-côtes" decoration, with a gold train of wheel, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement "à moustaches" and cut bimetallic balance. In very good condition. Diam.: 40 mm.