Sold for:
289,500 CHF
289,500 CHF
Precision Timekeeper with 1 ComplicationPatek et Czapek, a Genève, No. 713, sold to Princess Galitzin on March 8, 1844.Exceptionally fine and probably unique, 20K gold, keyless quarter-repeating watch with gilt and engraved platinum movement, ruby duplex escapement with early attempt at auxiliary balance compensation and Audemars winding and setting system. Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. Four-body, "Empire", back cover with engraved coat-of-arms of Prince Galitzin, reeded band, gold hinged glazed cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute divisions.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-11-11
