Patek Philippe Open Face Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co.
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1921
This open face pocket watch, produced in 1921, is a product of the manufacturing relationship between Patek Philippe and the retailer Tiffany & Co. The watch is encased in 18ct yellow gold, measuring 45 mm in diameter.
The dial is constructed from enamel and features black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial located at the 6 o'clock position. The timepiece is powered by a manual-winding movement identified as calibre 18'''. The design is a standard open-face format, characterized by the absence of a hinged protective metal cover over the dial, facilitating direct viewing of the time. The dial bears the signature of Tiffany & Co. along with the indication of its Swiss origin.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face pocket watch
- Maker
- Patek Philippe
- Retailer
- Tiffany & Co.
- Case Diameter
- 45 mm
- Case Material
- 18ct Yellow Gold
- Movement Type
- Manual-winding
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe; Tiffany & Co.
Design
- Movement
- The watch is powered by a manual-winding mechanism, commonly referred to as a manual movement. The specific movement is identified in the records as calibre 18''', representing the engine responsible for the timekeeping function of the watch. Technical specifications indicate that the movement is part of the established horological production of Patek Philippe, which collaborated with Tiffany & Co. to produce these timepieces. The movement is contained within the gold case, which protects the internal mechanics.
- Case and Dial
- The pocket watch features an open-face design, housed in an 18ct yellow gold case with a diameter of 45 mm. The dial is executed in enamel and displays Arabic numerals for the hour markers, complemented by an outer railway-style minute track. A subsidiary seconds dial is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, featuring its own set of markings for the seconds increments. The dial is signed with the retailer's name, Tiffany & Co., and also includes the inscription "SWITZERLAND" at the bottom of the dial.
- Visible features
- • Enamel dial with Arabic numerals • Subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Blued steel hands • 18ct yellow gold case
- Historical Context and Attribution
- The commercial relationship between Tiffany & Co. and Patek Philippe is documented as having commenced in 1854 and persisted for several decades. This particular watch reflects the collaborative efforts of these two entities during 1921, a period when demand for high-quality, precise timepieces remained significant. The watch is attributed to both the manufacturer and the retailer based on historical records of their long-standing partnership. The presence of the Tiffany & Co. signature on the dial is a feature of their collaborative output during this era.
Identification
- 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 movement calibre is stated but not visible in the provided photos.
- Research required: The internal case numbering and serial number are not visible in the provided photos.