Exceptional Discoveries: The Olmsted Complications Collection
Patek Philippe & Cie. Genève
A yellow gold open-faced keyless watch with Guillaume balance, Awarded first prize at the Geneva Astronomical Timing Contest of 1931, Mvt. 824441, Case 418602, Made in 1929 and Sold in 1943
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December 10, 05:48 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
Movement: 17’’’ nickel lever movement, 21 jewels, 5 adjustments, 3 heat, cold, isochronism, Guillaume balance, micrometer regulator, movement stamped EXTRA and stamped twice with the Geneva seal, balance bridge stamped with U.S. import code PXP, numbered 824441 twice
Dial: silvered dial, applied gold Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, pearled outer minute ring
Case: 18k yellow gold case with hidden hinges, case and cuvette numbered 418602
Signed: case, cuvette, dial, movement
Dimensions: 45.5 mm
Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archive confirming the year of manufacture in 1929 and the date of sale on 12 January 1943, with remarks on the achievement of First Prize in the 1931 Geneva Observatory timing contest