Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1904
This open-face pocket watch, dated circa 1904, is documented by the auction source as manufactured by Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. It features an 18K yellow gold case measuring approximately 44 mm and a white enamel dial signed 'TIFFANY & CO.' with Arabic numerals, an outer minute ring, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
The manual-wind movement is catalogued as stamped 'MADE IN SWITZERLAND No. 129029 Tiffany & Co.', with inner case number 235274. The source notes historical provenance to John Jacob Astor IV, recovery from the RMS Titanic disaster, and that it is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- White enamel
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
- Case Size
- Approx. 44 mm
- Case Number
- 235274
- Gross Weight
- 32.60 dwt.
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 129029
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Design
- Visible features
- • Open-face yellow gold case with ribbed winding crown and oval bow at top • White enamel dial signed 'TIFFANY & CO.' below 12 o'clock • Black Arabic numeral hour markers with red 5-minute outer interval numbers • Blued steel pierced decorative hands and subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
- Object Identity and Documentation
- This open-face pocket watch is catalogued as a Patek Philippe timepiece retailed by Tiffany & Co., dated to approximately 1904. The watch is accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives. Internal markings identify the piece with movement number 129029 and inner case number 235274. The auction documentation attributes the watch to John Jacob Astor IV, citing its recovery as a personal effect following the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
- Condition and Technical Limitations
- The manual-wind movement exhibits light surface discoloration on the plates and bridges, as well as surface corrosion on the hairspring, attributed by the source to moisture exposure. The internal dust cover is missing. The auction house notes that the authenticity of individual parts is not guaranteed due to potential past repairs and restoration. The timepiece is sold 'AS IS' with no warranty provided.
- Construction and Visual Observations
- The watch features an 18K yellow gold case measuring approximately 44 mm. The white enamel dial is signed 'TIFFANY & CO.' and includes black Arabic numerals, an outer minute ring, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. The case back is noted to have a monogram engraving. The auction source indicates that the blued steel hands may be replacements.
Identification
- Serial number
- 129029
- 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: Source notes the movement dust cover is missing
- Research required: Source notes hands are possible replacements
- Research required: Movement and engraved case back are described in text but not visible in the primary image
- Research required: Condition report notes hairspring has surface corrosion and movement plates/bridges have light surface discoloration indicating prior moisture exposure