Patek Philippe Minute Repeating Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1915
This minute-repeating pocket watch, manufactured by Patek Philippe & Cie. circa 1915, features an independent striking train. The timepiece is housed in a 48 mm 18k gold "demi-bassine" polished case characterized by invisible hinges.
The dial is finished in matte silver with applied gold Breguet numerals, paired with gold Breguet-style hands and a subsidiary seconds register at the six o'clock position. Internally, the watch is powered by a rhodium-plated 17-ligne double train movement featuring fausses côtes decoration and 33 jewels. The movement incorporates an equilibrated straight-line lever escapement, a cut bimetallic balance, and a Breguet balance spring equipped with a swan-neck micrometric index.
The repeating function, which chimes on gongs, is activated by a push piece integrated into the pendant. The piece is signed by the maker on the dial, the case, and the movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1915
- Type
- Minute repeating pocket watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève
- Case Type
- demi-bassine
- Condition
- Very good
- Dimensions
- 48 mm
- Case Serial
- 412310
- Jewel Count
- 33 jewels
- Case Material
- 18k gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Serial
- 174069
- Movement Details
- 17 ligne double train
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe & Cie.
Design
- Visible features
- • Polished 18k gold demi-bassine case • Applied gold Breguet numerals on a matte silver dial • Visible swan-neck micrometric index on the movement • Subsidiary seconds dial with an outer track
- Case and Dial Design
- The watch is enclosed in an 18k gold case constructed in the "demi-bassine" style, characterized by a polished finish and the inclusion of invisible hinges. The case measures 48 mm in diameter. The pendant houses the release mechanism for the repeating train, which is operated via a push piece. The dial surface consists of a matte silver finish. It is adorned with applied gold Breguet-style numerals. The time is indicated by matching gold Breguet-style hands. Positioned at the six o'clock location is a subsidiary seconds dial, which includes a surrounding track for interval measurement. The dial bears the signature of Patek Philippe & Cie., Genève.
- Movement and Mechanism
- This timepiece utilizes a 17-ligne rhodium-plated movement designed with a double train architecture. The movement incorporates a differential winding system and is jeweled with 33 stones. It features fausses côtes decoration, a common aesthetic treatment for bridge components of this period. The regulating and escapement components include an equilibrated straight-line lever escapement and a cut bimetallic balance. The oscillation is controlled by a Breguet balance spring fitted with a swan-neck micrometric index for regulation. The complication is a minute repeater, which strikes on gongs when activated by the pendant-mounted push piece.
- Identification and Documentation
- The object is identified by movement number 174069 and case number 412310, dating it to approximately 1915. The manufacturer's signature appears on the dial, the internal movement, and the case. The auction description reports that the object is in very good condition. A comparison is noted in the source documentation regarding this watch and a similar model found in the Patek Philippe company book for pocket watches, specifically on page 235, figures 217 a and b. This cross-reference serves as an indicator of the model's design lineage within the maker's historical production.
Identification
- Serial number
- 174069 (movement), 412310 (case)
- 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 specific historical record of this individual movement's ownership remains undocumented beyond the auction description
- Research required: The reference to a 'very similar' watch in company literature is based on comparison rather than direct provenance