151 Patek Philippe Very Elegant and Timeless, Open Face Pocket Watch, in Yellow Gold, Breguet Numbers, Louis XVI-Style Garland Engraving and Enamel Decoration
Estimate: €5,000 – 10,000
Sold (Premium)€7,150
Model: Pocket Watch
Case Material: Yellow Gold
Year: 1905
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 17“'
Case N°: 238 317
Movement N°: 133 280
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 large circular case totally in yellow gold is a trophy of early 20th century watchmaking, engraving, and enameling with garlands over blue enamel stripes and a white enamel border. The white dial presents painted black Breguet numbers with red enamel five minute markers, a subsidiary second at 6 o’clock topped off with hand-engraved gold hands. 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 1905 and its subsequent sale on 1 May 1908.