Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 565

Patek, Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 870519, case No. 620734, circa 1940.Very fine and rare stainless steel "Staybrite" keyless pocket watch.

CHF 1,800 - 3,700

EUR 1,200 - 1,800

Sold: CHF 5,060

C. Three-piece, "bassine" polished and matted. D. Silver, matted champlevé Breguet numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary sunk seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 41 mm., (17'''), cal. 17-250, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 18 jewels, sapphire balance endstone, 8 adjustments, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, "swan-neck" micrometric regulator.Signed on dial, case and movement.Diam. 46 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01