Patek Philippe Lépine open-face pocket watch, reference 733
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1942
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis is an open-face 'Lépine'-style stainless steel pocket watch by Patek Philippe, catalogued under reference 733 and dated by the source to circa 1942. The two-piece stainless steel case measures 48 mm in diameter with a thickness of 9.6 mm including the crystal, featuring a snap-on back.
According to the seller, it houses the 17'''250 caliber movement equipped with Côtes de Genève finishing, a swan-neck micrometer regulator, and a double Geneva Seal. The matte silver dial features applied gold Roman numerals at 3, 9, and 12 alongside baton hour markers, an outer beaded minute track, and a subsidiary seconds subdial at 6 o'clock.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Caliber
- 17'''250
- Reference
- 733
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case dimensions
- 48 mm x 9.6 mm (including the crystal)
- Dial description
- Matte silver with applied gold baton markers and Roman numerals
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • Light silver or cream dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVE' below 12 o'clock. • Applied gold-tone Roman numerals at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, with applied baton markers at remaining hour positions. • Subsidiary seconds register above the 6 o'clock position with a sunken track. • Smooth bezel stainless steel case with top-mounted winding crown, bow, and red tag. • Watch displayed upright on a clear acrylic stand against a wood-grain surface with watch service paper visible to the right.
- Dial Configuration
- The dial is described as matte silver and features a signature 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVE' below the 12 o'clock position. The hour markers consist of applied gold-tone Roman numerals at 3, 9, and 12 o'clock, with applied baton markers at the remaining positions. A subsidiary seconds register is positioned above 6 o'clock, featuring a sunken track. The dial also includes enameled inscriptions.
- Case and External Construction
- This Patek Philippe reference 733 is a Lépine-style open-face pocket watch featuring a stainless steel construction. It is designed with a two-piece case and a clipped back, measuring 48 mm in diameter and 9.6 mm in thickness including the crystal. The watch is observed with a top-mounted winding crown and bow. In the available images, it is displayed on a clear acrylic stand with a red tag attached.
- Mechanism and Provenance Claims
- The seller states the watch is powered by a 17'''250 caliber movement. Reported features include a swan-neck micrometer regulator, Côtes de Genève finishing, and a double Geneva Seal. The seller claims the case and movement are signed and numbered. The availability of the manufacturer's archive extract and the original box is cited by the seller. These internal components and documentation were not visible or independently verified in the provided images.
Identification
- Reference
- 733
- 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 are not visible in the provided image; caliber 17'''250, Côtes de Genève finish, and Geneva Seal are source-reported.
- Research required: Archive extract and original box cited by the seller are not fully depicted or verified independently.