Patek Philippe 18K Yellow Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1925
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis open-face pocket watch by Patek Philippe features an 18k yellow gold case measuring 46 mm in diameter. Dated to circa 1925, the timepiece is powered by a manual-wind movement equipped with a split-seconds chronograph mechanism.
The silvered dial is configured with applied Arabic numerals, outer track graduations, a 30-minute register at 12 o'clock, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. Centrally mounted are Breguet-style hands along with dual blued chronograph hands. The watch is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming its manufacture in 1925 and subsequent sale on July 11, 1927.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Silvered
- Type
- Chronograph & split-seconds watch
- Movement
- Manual
- Functions
- Split seconds chronograph
- Sale Date
- July 11, 1927
- Case Diameter
- 46mm
- Case Material
- 18K Yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Circular 18k yellow gold case with a top-mounted winding crown, oval bow, and case pushers around the bezel shoulder. • Silvered dial with applied golden-toned Arabic numerals and a vertical two-register layout at 12 and 6 o'clock. • Open-tipped Breguet hour and minute hands paired with blued central chronograph sweep hands. • Dial signed 'PATEK. PHILIPPE & CO' and 'GENEVA-SWITZERLAND' across the horizontal center line.
- Identity and Archival Documentation
- This pocket watch is catalogued as an 18k yellow gold timepiece manufactured by Patek Philippe with a circa date of 1925. It features a manual-winding movement with a split-seconds chronograph complication within a 46 mm round case. The timepiece is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming a manufacture date of 1925 and a sale date of July 11, 1927. The lot is catalogued without an original box or original papers.
- Dial Configuration and Condition Notes
- The silvered dial displays applied golden-toned Arabic numerals and a vertical two-subdial arrangement, with a 30-minute counter below 12 o'clock and subsidiary continuous seconds above 6 o'clock. Centrally mounted are open-tipped Breguet hour and minute hands along with two blued central chronograph sweep hands, and the dial is signed "PATEK. PHILIPPE & CO" and "GENEVA-SWITZERLAND" across the center. The condition report notes that the dial has been cleaned in the past, showing spots of discoloration, light settled dust, and light patina forming on the applied numerals.
- Case Construction and Exterior Markings
- Visual observation confirms a circular 18k yellow gold case equipped with an upper winding crown, an oval bow, and chronograph pushers placed around the bezel shoulder. The catalogue records the overall case diameter as 46 mm. According to the auction condition report, the exterior case back is engraved with shallow initials visible as "F.S.M. Jr". The cuvette is described in the report as open without inscription, with light scratches, and the case exhibits scratches, scuffs, and wear consistent with age.
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: Movement and interior case back/cuvette are not shown in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Reported engraving 'F.S.M. Jr' on the case back is not visible from the frontal view.