Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 259
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 171269, case No. 289564. Made in 1912. Very fine and very rare, large, rectangular curved, 18K yellow gold wristwatch.
USD 5,000 - 7,000
CHF 5,000 - 7,000 / EUR 3,700 - 5,200
C. Two-body, solid, polished, snap-on case back, bezel engraved with Florentine finish, straight thin lugs, curved crystal. D. Matte silver with painted luminous Arabic numerals. Luminous blued steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 10''', rhodium-plated, fausses côtes decoration, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 37 mm. Thickness 9 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-31 |
Good Transformations |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-55-05 |
Good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Luminous material reapplied |