Important Watches, Wristwatches and c...
Geneva, Oct 15, 1989
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 931361, case No. 694669, Ref. 600/1. Very fine and rare 18-carat pink gold dress watch produced in very small number, specially ordered by the King Ibn Saud circa 1956 as presentation pieces.
Massive "variée carrure carrée" satiné and polished case. White enamel dial with applied round and "bâton" ruby set indexes, the portrait of the King hand painted at the center. Gold "Dauphines" hands. Good 16"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses-côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. In very good condition. Diam. 44 mm.