Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 123

PATEK PHILIPPE CHRONOGRAPH RETAILED BY N. E. CRITTENDEN & CO. CLEVELAND OHIO PINK GOLD Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 47045. Made in 1870, sold November 29th, 1871. Very fine, keyless, 18K pink gold pocket watch with chronograph. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

USD 7,000 - 10,000

CHF 6,500 - 9,500 / EUR 5,500 - 8,000

C. Four-body, bassine et fi lets, solid, polished, case back with engraved monogram, hinged gold cuvette with inscription. D. White enamel with radial Roman numerals, outer minute and outermost 1/5th seconds chronograph divisions, sunk subsidiary seconds dial. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. Cal. 19''', frosted gilt, 21 jewels, straight-line counterpoised lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel fl at balance spring, visible chronograph mechanism. Cuvette signed, case numbered. Diam. 49 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original