86 Patek Philippe Very Rare and Fine, Open Face Pocket Watch in Steel, With Extract from the Archives, Reference 728

Estimate: € 5.000 –⁠ 10.000

Model: Pocket Watch Reference: 738 Case Material: Stainless Steel Year: 1942 Movement: Manual Caliber: 17–210 Case N°: 508 024 Movement N°: 881562 Dimensions: 54 mm Signed: Dial, Case and Movement Accessories: Extract from the Archives The elegance and virtue of a pocket watch is 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 with inclined stepped, rounded bezel and snap-on back is totally in steel and is still in very appealing conditions. The brushed silver dial presents painted black Breguet numerals, raised gold round indexes, subsidiary second at 6 o’clock and yellow Breguet hands. The movement is a caliber 17–210, cut bimetallic compensation balance. The lot is offered with the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in steel in 1942 and its subsequent sale on 23 June 1947.