$10,350
Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, No. 801059, Ref. 5000 F. Produced in a limited edition of 100 examples in 1994 to commemorate the 200th anni-versary of Hausmann in Rome. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp. 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, rhodium-plated, "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 & Frielingsdorf Founded in 1794 in Rome by a young German clockmaker Ernst Hausmann and his partner Hermann Frielingsdorf, Hausmann & Co. was located in the historical heart of the "Eternal city". The firm attracts collectors worldwide with its elegant showrooms and famous technical assistance laboratory. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the "Appointed Watchmaker to Vatican City", in 1994 Hausmann & Co. and Patek Philippe created a limited edition of only 100 examples of Ref. 5000 with a special dial and engraved case-back.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-09-25
