$8,625
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 801089, Case No. 2955083, Ref. 5000 F. Produced in a limited edition of 100 examples in 1994 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Hausmann in Rome. Fine, water-resistant, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman’s wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. Accompanied by a certificate. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back engraved ‘HAUSMANN & Co. 1794 - ROMA - 1994. ivory-colored with applied pink gold Breguet numerals, auxiliary seconds dial at 4 o’clock. “Breguet” pink gold hands. Cal. 240 PS, stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 27 jewels, lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Notes Founded 1794 in Rome by young German clockmaker Ernst Hausmann and his partner Hermann Frielingsdorf, Hausmann & Co. quickly earned a reputation as a premier address for the finest clocks and watches. Located in the historical heart of the “Eternal city”, the house attracts collectors worldwide with its elegant showrooms and famous technical assistance laboratory. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the “Appointed Watchmaker to Vatican City”, Hausmann & Co., with Patek Philippe in 1994 created a limited edition of only 100 examples of Ref. 5000 with a special dial and engraved case-back.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-03-13
