Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, Jun 09, 1997
LOT 125
Patek Philippe & Cie., Geneve, No. 86902, case No. 212407, circa 1890. Very rare nickel, keyless inking chronograph with instantaneous 60 minute recorder.
HKD 19,000 - 23,000
USD 2,500 - 3,000
C. Double body, massive, " bassine et filets " , polished. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals and subsidiary minute registers. Blued steel arrow patent inking hand. M. 20 "' , frosted and gilt quarter plate, 8 jewels, cylinder escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring. Chronograph button on the winding crown and inking push-pieces in the band. Signed on the dial and movement. In very good condition. Diam. 56 mm.
Notes
This inking chronograph appears to be from a later series made
by Patek Philippe 15 years later than the first one and developed
from a specially made calibre movement.