Pocket watch: very fine unique enamel watch in the style of the painting of Blois of the 17th century. Koehn Geneve No.72362, almost identical with the Patek Philippe enamel watch No.76344 from 1887
Ca. ?27.5mm, ca. 24g, 18K gold, No.72362, case makers mark AE, special case without hinges, completely enamelled, finest enamel painting in the Watteau style, representation of a pair of lovers under a tree, mountain scenery in the background, completely removable movement, gold crown and bow, silver movement holder numbered 72362, glazed movement, fine lever movement, matching number to the case, original Louis XV enamel dial in excellent condition and pink gold Louis XV gold hands. The watch is in working order and in excellent condition, completely original and unrestored. It is an absolute rarity. The similarity to the Patek Philippe watches 84141 (shown in Huber & Banbery Patek Philippe page. 126, pic. 52C) and 76344 (https://www.cortrie.de/go/6vr) sold in one of our past auctions for 18,500€ is obvious. The unusual construction of the cases, the dials and the painting is very similar to all 3 watches. All watches have numbers close together. All movements have silver movement holders and can be completely removed from the case and are not hinged. It can be strongly assumed, that the same case maker made the two special Patek Philippe watches and the Koehn watch shown here. The fact that Eduard Koehn was director at Patek Philippe at the time of the production of these 3 watches also speaks for this. Eduard Koehn (1839-1908) went from a simple watchmaker to director at Patek Philippe. He was born in Germany and studied at the watchmaking school in Geneva. He started as a simple watchmaker with Patek Philippe and later became a partner. In 1891 Eduard Koehn bought the company H.R. Ekegren. The quality awareness he got during his many years at Patek Philippe was later reflected in his own products, which he designed and manufactured.
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