4,140 CHF
Patek Philippe & Cie. , Genève, No. 17321, case No. 17321, circa 1860.Rare 18K gold, early keyless watch. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel Breguet hands. 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. 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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2000-10-15