Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 931377, case No. 694656, ref.600-1. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold dress watch specially ordered in 50 pieces by the King Ibn Saud circa 1956 as presentation pieces. | Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks | Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, 14th October 1990
Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève, No. 931377, case No. 694656, ref.600-1. Very fine 18 ct. pink gold dress watch specially ordered in 50 pieces by the King Ibn Saud circa 1956 as presentation pieces., CHF 25,000 - 30,000Sold: CHF 20,700 Massive "variée carrure carrée" satiné and polished case. White enamel dial with applied round and "bâton" ruby set indexes, the portrait of the King hand painted at the center. Gold "Dauphines" hands. Good 16"' rhodium plated movement, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with a swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the case and the movement. In excellent condition. Diam. 44 mm.
