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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 336
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 17321, case No. 17321, circa 1860.Rare 18K gold, early keyless watch.
CHF 3,000 - 3,500
USD 1,700 - 2,000
Sold: CHF 4,140
C. Four body, massive, 'bassine et filets', polished with reeded band. Hinged gold cuvette with engine-turned border, engraved: 'Invention et exécution de Patek Philippe & Cie. à Genève'. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. M. 18???, gilt brass, 15 jewels straight-line lever escapement à moustaches, cut bimetallic balance, blued steel flat balance spring.Signed on the cuvette.Diam. 46 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
This watch is fitted with the last stem-winding designed by Adrien Philippe (French patent No. 46951 of October 4, 1860 prior to 'coasting', without the possibility of turning the crown anti-clockwise during winding.