Patek Philippe & Co., Genève

18k, nickel lever movement, stamped with the seal of Geneva, 18 jewels, free sprung gyromax balance, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, gold cuvette with commemorative inscription, white enamel dial with hair cracks, arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, distinctive circular hinged case with straight lugs, case, dial, buckle and movement signed, with 18k gold buckle.

Patek Philippe produced the 'Officier' wristwatch in a limited series to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the company in 1989.  It is interesting to see the watch placed here opposite the inspiration for the model, the original so called 'Officer's' model (lot 44.)