Patek Philippe 18k Gold Lepine Pocket Watch Designed by Gilbert Albert, Ref. 783
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. 1960
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis 18k gold open-face Lepine pocket watch by Patek Philippe, reference 783, is source-attributed to designer Gilbert Albert and dated to circa 1960. Measuring 39 mm in diameter, the three-part case features a braided rope-twist bezel with a suspension loop at the top and a winding crown positioned at 6 o'clock.
The matte silver dial exhibits radiating division lines, gold hour indices, and baton hands. The auction house reports it houses manual caliber 27 AM 400 with 18 jewels and a Gyromax balance wheel, movement number 32270, and case number 2628183, attached to an original matching gold chain with clip.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Lepine pocket watch
- Calibre
- 27 AM 400
- Designer
- Gilbert Albert
- Diameter
- 39 mm
- Reference
- 783
- Case number
- 2628183
- Total weight
- 59.04 g
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 32270
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte silver dial with radiating division lines running from the center toward the hour markers. • Winding crown is situated at the 6 o'clock position at the base of the case. • Braided rope-twist pattern borders the circular case and forms the long gold suspension chain. • Gold chain terminates in an elongated rectangular money-clip style clasp.
- Design and Identification
- This Patek Philippe Lepine pocket watch, reference 783, is attributed to designer Gilbert Albert. The watch features a three-part case with a polished bezel. The timepiece has a diameter of 39 mm and includes a winding crown positioned at 6 o'clock. It is accompanied by an original gold watch chain with a clip.
- Dial and Visual Observations
- The matte silver dial is designed with gold horizontal indices and gold baton hands. The source indicates that the glass has slight scuffing. The dial, crown, movement, and case cover are reported as signed.
- Mechanism and Internal Specifications
- The movement is identified as manual caliber 27 AM 400, housed in case number 2628183 with movement number 32270. It is reported to feature 18 jewels, a Gyromax balance wheel, a swan neck regulator, and a nickel-plated verge escapement. Geneva hallmarks are present on the watch.
Identification
- Reference
- 783
- Serial number
- 2628183
- 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: Movement is not visible in the provided auction photograph.
- Research required: Internal serial numbers, calibre stamps, and Geneva hallmarks are not directly verifiable from the dial view.