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

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.