Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 07, 2011
PATEK PHILIPPE GOLD & ENAMEL DRESS POCKET WATCH Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 809636, case No. 411295. Made circa 1928. Fine, 18K yellow gold and enamel, keyless, dress pocket watch.
C. Three-body, polished, reverse with central initials DWE within engraved octagonal cartouche, outer reverse and bezel with blue and black enamel decoration to gold wreath pattern, fl at band with blue enamel and wreath pattern. D. Champagne, black Deco style numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. M. 16''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions, blued steel fl at balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed, movement also signed by retailer "The Frank Herschede Co., Cincinnati, Ohio". Diam. 44 mm.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |