Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 422

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 5758, made in 1851, sold to Tiffany & Co, New York, on August 20, 1853.Fine and very rare 18K gold miniature watch, entire movement weighing 2.4 grams. Accompanied by Extract from the Archives.

CHF 11,000 - 14,000

EUR 7,500 - 10,000

Sold: CHF 13,800

C. Four-body, "bassine et filets", spring-loaded back engraved with fine scrolling, gold hinged cuvette with winding and setting apertures. D. White enamel, Roman numerals, outer minute track. Blued steel Breguet hands.M. 15.6 mm. (7'''), frosted gilt, bar caliber, 10 jewels, cylinder escapement, three-arm gilt balance with flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette, punched with the maker's trademark on the pillar plate under the dial.Diam. 18.5 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 13 - 01

Notes

There was a tremendous difference in price between a regular-sized watch and a miniature one, reflecting the amount of time, to say nothing of the skill, necessary to produce such a small mechanism.