ϖPATEK PHILIPPE
PRODUCED IN 1925-1930
Open face pocket watch and a vest chain in 18K (750) yellow gold.
Case: round, smooth reverse, chased middle, domed and ribbed bezel.
Dial: silvered and satin-brushed, applied 'Breguet' numerals, gold 'apple' hands, small seconds. 
Movement: mechanical, moustache lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance wheel, blued steel Breguet balance spring, signed and numbered 807'643.
Dial, case and movement signed. 
Numbered 293'013.
Diameter: 44mm 
Gross weight: 65.90g + 9.37g (chain)
With: a document from the Banque de France dated April 27, 1940, requesting special authorization from Banque Barclays in Biarritz to export this watch, deposited as collateral at the Mont de Piété since 1937, to Mr. Franck Dolan in the USA, and a handwritten letter listing shipping costs.
Live Tuesday 28 May 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 340

ϖPATEK PHILIPPE PRODUCED IN 1925-1930 Open face pocket watch and a vest chain in 18K (750) yellow gold. Case: round, smooth reverse, chased middle, domed and ribbed bezel. Dial: silvered and satin-brushed, applied 'Breguet' numerals, gold 'apple' hands, small seconds. Movement: mechanical, moustache lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance wheel, blued steel Breguet balance spring, signed and numbered 807'643. Dial, case and movement signed. Numbered 293'013. Diameter: 44mm Gross weight: 65.90g + 9.37g (chain) With: a document from the Banque de France dated April 27, 1940, requesting special authorization from Banque Barclays in Biarritz to export this watch, deposited as collateral at the Mont de Piété since 1937, to Mr. Franck Dolan in the USA, and a handwritten letter listing shipping costs.

Estimate
€1,000 - €2,000
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
30%
ϖPATEK PHILIPPE PRODUCED IN 1925-1930 Open face pocket watch and a vest chain in 18K (750) yellow gold. Case: round, smooth reverse, chased middle, domed and ribbed bezel. Dial: silvered and satin-brushed, applied 'Breguet' numerals, gold 'apple' hands, small seconds. Movement: mechanical, moustache lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance wheel, blued steel Breguet balance spring, signed and numbered 807'643. Dial, case and movement signed. Numbered 293'013. Diameter: 44mm Gross weight: 65.90g + 9.37g (chain) With: a document from the Banque de France dated April 27, 1940, requesting special authorization from Banque Barclays in Biarritz to export this watch, deposited as collateral at the Mont de Piété since 1937, to Mr. Franck Dolan in the USA, and a handwritten letter listing shipping costs.
Sale Tuesday 28 May 2024・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 3 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris