Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2015
LOT 333
PATEK PHILIPPE HUNTING CASED POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Patek, Philippe & Co., Genève, No. 38588. Made in 1870, sold on March 1st, 1872. Very fine, 18K yellow gold, hunting cased keyless pocket watch. Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
CHF 3,500 - 5,500
HKD 28,000 - 44,000 / USD 3,700 - 5,700
Sold: CHF 4,250
Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned with polished borders and band, the front cover with engraved foliate monogram. Hinged gold cuvette. White enamel with radial narrow Roman numerals, outer minute track and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. 19```, frosted gilt, 15 jewels, wolf `s tooth winding, straight line "moustache" lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel flat balance spring, index regulator. Cuvette signed and numbered, case numbered.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |