$6,900
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 1127291, case No. 317903, Ref. 3445. Produced in the late 1960's for Hausmann & Co. Production of this reference started in 1961. Very fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back stamped "S&L", stepped bezel, lapidated straight lugs. satiné gold with applied yellow gold "bâton" indexes, auxiliary seconds dial, aperture for the date. "Bâton" yellow gold hands. Cal. 27-460 M stamped with the Geneva Quality Hallmark, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 37 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Gyromax balance adjusted for heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung balance-spring, 18K gold rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Notes Hausmann & Co. Founded in 1794 in Rome by the 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.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25
