174 Patek Philippe Very Elegant and Timeless, Open Face Pocket Watch, in Yellow Gold, With Breguet Numerals and Enamel Decoration

Estimate: € 5.000 –⁠ 10.000

Model: Pocket Watch Case Material: Yellow Gold and Enamel Year: 1923 Movement: Manual Caliber: 17''' Case N°: 409315 Movement N°: 806621 Dimensions: 45 mm Signed: Dial, Case and Movement Accessories: Extract from the Archives The elegance and virtue of a pocket watch are timeless. Moreover if the pocket watch has been manufactured by the Swiss brand Patek Philippe. Despite being a time-only watch, the present open-face specimen is absolutely fascinating in its simplicity. The circular case is totally in yellow gold with a bezel ornamented with Greek key pattern in black enamel. The champagne dial presents painted Breguet numbers, subsidiary second at 6 o’clock and blued steel spade hands. The case back is a piece of art, with burgundy red enamel and black enamel center depicting a silhouette of Greek figure. The movement is a caliber 17 ″’, cut bimetallic compensation balance. The lot is offered with the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1923 and its subsequent sale on 18 August 1923.