Patek Philippe Keyless Five-Minute Repeating Single-Button Chronograph Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1882
This Patek Philippe & Co. pocket watch, numbered 65435 and dated 1882, is a keyless five-minute repeating chronograph. It is constructed with an 18K pink gold four-body "bassine et filets" case, which features a polished finish, a hinged back cover engraved with a coat of arms and initials, and a hinged gold cuvette.
The mechanism is a 19-ligne movement finished with rhodium plating and "fausses cotes" decoration. It is fully jeweled and equipped with a counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, a bimetallic compensation balance, and a blued steel Breguet balance spring. The repeating function operates via two hammers on two gongs, activated by a slide in the case band. The white enamel dial features radial Roman numerals and an outer track for fifth-second divisions.
The watch is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives and remains in its original fitted Patek Philippe case.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Minute repeating pocket watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe & Co, Genève
- Diameter
- 52 mm
- Function
- Five minute repeating with single button chronograph
- Case Material
- 18K pink gold
- Serial Number
- 65435
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe & Co
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch is housed in a four-body 'bassine et filets' case crafted from 18K pink gold. The case has a polished finish and features a hinged back cover adorned with an engraved coat of arms and initials. A chronograph safety slide is integrated into the band, while a hinged gold cuvette protects the internal movement. The white enamel dial displays radial Roman numerals for the hours. The perimeter features an outer 1/5th seconds division track, complemented by Arabic numerals at five-minute and five-second intervals. A concentric minute track is present, alongside a subsidiary seconds dial. The time is indicated by blued steel 'spade' hands.
- Visible features
- • Hinged back cover features an engraved coat of arms and monogram initials • White enamel dial includes Arabic numerals for five-minute intervals • Chronograph safety slide is located in the case band • Blued steel spade hands match the dial's radial Roman numerals
- Movement and Mechanism
- The 19-ligne movement is finished with rhodium plating and decorated with 'fausses cotes'. It is fully jeweled and features a counterpoised straight-line lever escapement. Timekeeping accuracy is maintained by a bimetallic compensation balance paired with a blued steel Breguet balance spring and an index regulator. The five-minute repeating mechanism uses two hammers striking on two gongs. Activation is controlled via a slide located in the case band. The dial and the inner cuvette are signed by the manufacturer.
- Documentation and Condition
- The watch is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives. This document identifies the timepiece by its movement and case numbers and provides the date of manufacture. The auction description provides a grading system for the condition of the watch components. The overall grade is listed as AA, with the case and movement individually graded as 3, described as 'Good'.
Identification
- Serial number
- 65435
- 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 auction description reports that an overhaul is recommended
- Research required: The auction description states that they do not take position regarding the authenticity of the watch in its current condition