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A similar watch is illustrated in Patek Philippe by M. Huber, A. Banbery, p. 242.
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE 18 CARAT GOLD MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 861355, retailed by Gubelin, circa 1955,
With circular nickel finished lever movement, 29 jewels, monometallic compensation balance, minute repeating on two gongs, the silvered dial with applied dagger numerals, subsidiary constant dial, gold dauphine hands, the circular case (No. 687686 Ref. 2524) with chamfered bezel, shaped down turned lugs, snap on back with engraved inscription, minute repeating mechanism operated by a slide in the band, together with an 18 carat gold Patek Philippe bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.
signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, No. 861355, retailed by Gubelin, circa 1955,
With circular nickel finished lever movement, 29 jewels, monometallic compensation balance, minute repeating on two gongs, the silvered dial with applied dagger numerals, subsidiary constant dial, gold dauphine hands, the circular case (No. 687686 Ref. 2524) with chamfered bezel, shaped down turned lugs, snap on back with engraved inscription, minute repeating mechanism operated by a slide in the band, together with an 18 carat gold Patek Philippe bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.