Patek Philippe 18ct yellow gold fob watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1897
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis 18ct yellow gold fob watch is attributed to Patek Philippe and dated to 1897. The timepiece features a white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, a black painted outer minute track, and blue steel spade hands.
The case measures 28mm in diameter and is decorated on both the front and back covers with enamel scenes described as depicting "Le nuit" and "Le jour". The watch is powered by a manual 10''' calibre movement. It is provided with an extract from the archives. The exterior of the case shows engraved detailing surrounding the enamel work on the covers. The watch functions as a manually wound pocket timepiece.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1897
- Type
- Fob watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Material
- 18ct yellow gold
- Movement
- Manual 10'''
- Accessories
- Extract from the Archives
- Dial features
- White enamel, Roman numerals, blue steel spade hands
- Case decoration
- Le nuit and Le jour enamel scenes
- Case dimensions
- 28mm
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial with Roman numerals • Blue steel spade-style hands • Engraved gold case borders surrounding enamel work • Manual winding crown at the 12 o'clock position
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in an 18ct yellow gold case measuring 28mm. The design incorporates decorative enamel work on both the front and back case covers. These covers display contrasting figurative scenes representing "Le nuit" and "Le jour". The gold frame surrounding these central enamel panels is detailed with intricate engraving. The dial is finished in white enamel. The hour markers consist of painted Roman numerals, complemented by a black painted outer minute track. The time is displayed via blue steel spade-shaped hands, which contrast against the white surface of the dial. The dial includes the signature Patek Philippe & Co Genève.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is listed with the vendor Patek Philippe. The manufacture date is stated as 1897. The piece includes an extract from the archives, which verifies details about the watch from the records held by the manufacturer. The object is identified by the SKU 3404. No further provenance or ownership history is provided in the source text.
- Movement and Technical Specifications
- The timepiece operates on a manually wound movement, specifically identified as a 10''' calibre. This movement sits within the 28mm gold case. As a pocket-sized watch, it is designed for manual operation via the crown located at the top of the case, consistent with the construction of 19th-century fob watches. The watch is accompanied by an extract from the archives, which serves as documentation for the piece.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The specific artists responsible for the enamel work are not identified
- Research required: The source title mentions 1908 in the URL while the text body states 1897