Patek Philippe Open Face Pocket Watch for Tiffany & Co., Circa 1914
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1914
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeAccording to Renaissance Antiques, this open-face pocket watch was produced circa 1914 by Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Encased in 18-karat yellow gold measuring 45 mm in diameter, the front bezel and pendant neck are decorated with a black enamel Greek meander pattern.
The white porcelain dial displays stylized Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, blued steel Breguet-style hands, and a sunken subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, signed 'TIFFANY & CO.' and 'SWITZERLAND'. The dealer reports movement number 160776 is an 18-jewel mechanism adjusted to eight positions inside case number 265746, engraved with the monogram initials 'S J F'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Open-face watch
- Case Number
- 265746
- Jewel Count
- 18 jewel
- Case Diameter
- 45mm
- Case Material
- 18K yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 160776
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
- Movement Adjustments
- 8 positions
Design
- Visible features
- • Black enamel Greek key (meander) pattern on the yellow gold bezel and pendant neck. • White porcelain dial with black stylized Arabic numerals and an outer minute track. • Blued steel Breguet-style hour and minute hands. • Sunken subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock with Arabic markings. • Dial signed 'TIFFANY & CO.' below 12 o'clock and 'SWITZERLAND' above the subsidiary register.
- Dial Configuration and Hands
- The watch features a white porcelain dial with black stylized Arabic numerals and an outer calibrated minute track. Visible timekeeping indications include blued steel Breguet-style hands and a sunken subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic markings. The dial is signed 'TIFFANY & CO.' directly below the 12 o'clock position and 'SWITZERLAND' across the lower portion above the sunken subsidiary seconds dial.
- Case Architecture and Enamel Decoration
- The timepiece is an open-face pocket watch in yellow gold reported by the seller to measure 45 mm in diameter and crafted in 18K yellow gold. Visually, the front bezel and pendant neck display a continuous decorative band of black enamel in a Greek meander (key) pattern. The seller reports that the reverse of the case is decorated with an engraved monogram bearing the initials 'S J F' and lists case number 265746. However, because only the front view is provided in the reference photograph, the reverse monogram, inner case hallmarks, and case serial number are not visible in the available documentation.
- Reported Movement and Retail Attribution
- The dealer identifies the watch as a collaboration between Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co. dating to circa 1914, housing an 18-jewel movement adjusted to eight positions with movement number 160776. The dealer also notes that the watch received a full restoration. Neither the movement nor its engravings are visible in the provided image. Independent corroboration of the movement's caliber, retailer signatures on the bridges, mechanical condition, and archival production records cannot be established without internal physical inspection or manufacturer extract documentation.
Identification
- Serial number
- 160776
- 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 details, serial number 160776, and case number 265746 are stated by the seller but not visible in the provided image.
- Research required: The case back monogram 'S J F' and movement finishing cannot be visually corroborated from the single front photograph.