$12,075
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève,e,No. 801095, Ref. 5000 F. Produced in a limitededition of 100 examples in 1994 to commemoratethe 200th anniversary of Hausmann inRome.Very fine and rare, water-resistant, self-winding, 18K pink goldgentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployantclasp. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate. two-body, solid, polished, screwed-down case back engraved "HAUSMANN& Co. 1794 - ROMA - 1994". Cal. 240 PS stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodiumplated,"fausses-côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line 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 Hausmann & FrielingsdorfFounded in 1794 in Rome by a young German clockmaker Ernst Hausmannand his partner Hermann Frielingsdorf, Hausmann & Co. was located in thehistorical heart of the "eternal city". The firm attracts collectors worldwidewith its elegant showrooms and famous technical assistance laboratory. Tocelebrate the 200th anniversary of the "Appointed Watchmaker to VaticanC i t y " ,in 1994 Hausmann & Co. and Patek Philippe created a limited edition of 100examples of Ref. 5000 with a special dial and engraved case-back.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-12-02
