Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 347

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 27016, made in 1866.Very fine 18K gold keyless half quarter-repeating watch.

CHF 6,000 - 7,500

EUR 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 7,475

C. Four-body, "bassine", engine-turned back, reeded band, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 42.8 mm. (19'''), frosted gilt, 24 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator, 8th Philippe winding/setting system with threaded stem, repeating on gongs through activating slide on the bnd.Signed on the case, movement punched with the serial number.Diam. 50 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3 - 15
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Half quarter-repeaters by Patek Philippe are very rare, they appear to have been made only around the 27000 series.We know of only three others; No. 26897, 27040, 27210.