Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...
Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002
Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 90091, case No. 205330, "manufactured expressly for Wright Kay & Co., Detroit" in 1890 and sold to them on May 27, 1891.Very fine and rare 18K gold split-seconds chronograph watch with instantaneous 60-minute center register, accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.
C. Four-body, "bassine", massive, gold hinged cuvette. D. White enamel, radial Arabic numerals, outer minute track, outermost seconds track, five-minute/seconds red Arabic markers, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 38 mm. (17'''), nickel, "fausses côtes" decoration, 25 jewels, straight line calibrated lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 49 mm.
Grading System | |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 30 - 01 |