Patek Philippe Art Deco Dress Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1920s
This Patek Philippe & Cie keyless pocket watch, identified by movement number 808579 and case number 410124, was produced in the 1920s. The watch features an 18K yellow gold four-body, "demi-bassine" polished case, which includes a hinged gold cuvette.
The dial is executed in a two-tone silver finish, accented with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals, painted indexes, an outer minute track, and a guilloche subsidiary seconds dial. Time is displayed via yellow gold Breguet-style hands. Internally, the watch is powered by a 38 mm (17''') nickel caliber movement. The mechanism is finished with "fausses côtes" decoration and includes 18 jewels, a straight-line counterpoised lever escapement, and a cut bimetallic compensation balance adjusted to 8 positions.
It utilizes a blued steel Breguet balance-spring. The dial, case, and movement are all signed by the manufacturer, with the watch measuring 45 mm in diameter.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dress watch
- Maker
- Patek, Philippe & Cie
- Case number
- 410124
- Jewel count
- 18
- Case diameter
- 45 mm
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement number
- 808579
- Movement caliber
- 38 mm (17''')
- Movement finishing
- Fausses côtes
- Maker / attribution
- Patek, Philippe & Cie
Design
- Visible features
- • Applied yellow gold Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, and 12 positions • Yellow gold Breguet-style hands • Guilloche texture on the subsidiary seconds dial • Polished yellow gold case with a smooth finish
- Signatures and Grading
- The components of the watch—the dial, the case, and the movement—are each signed by Patek, Philippe & Cie. These markings confirm the consistency of the components as original to the assembly. The auction house has provided a condition report based on their internal grading system. The case is assigned a grade of 3, while the movement is graded as 3-6 and the dial as 3-5-01.
- Movement and Escapement
- The timepiece is powered by a 38 mm (17''') nickel caliber movement. The plates and bridges are decorated with "fausses côtes," and the assembly contains 18 jewels. The timekeeping is regulated by a straight-line counterpoised lever escapement, paired with a cut bimetallic compensation balance. The balance assembly is adjusted to 8 positions for precision, utilizing a blued steel Breguet balance-spring to maintain accuracy.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold, four-body, "demi-bassine" case that is fully polished. The case design incorporates a hinged gold cuvette to protect the movement. The dial is presented in a two-tone silver finish, providing a layered visual aesthetic. Applied yellow gold Arabic numerals are used at the main hour positions, while painted indexes define the remaining markers. An outer minute track frames the dial, and a small subsidiary seconds dial is located at the 6 o'clock position, featuring a guilloche pattern. The time is read through yellow gold Breguet-style hands.
Identification
- Serial number
- 410124
- 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 exact year of production within the 1920s is not specified
- Research required: The specific type of metal used for the balance-spring is described as blued steel, but its exact alloy composition is not documented