Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Five-Minute Repeating Open Face Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1907
Maker / issuer
Patek PhilippeThis open-face pocket watch by Patek Philippe is crafted in yellow gold with a 45 mm case diameter. According to an accompanying Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, the timepiece was manufactured with a five-minute repeating mechanism in 1907 and subsequently sold on 10 March 1915.
It features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds subdial situated at the 6 o'clock position. The manual-wind movement is catalogued under movement number 137'673 and case number 276'846.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Five-minute repeating open face pocket watch
- Functions
- Five-minute repeater
- Case Number
- 276'846
- Case Diameter
- 45 mm
- Case Material
- Yellow gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Number
- 137'673
- Dial Description
- White, enamel
- Manufacture Date
- 1907
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe
Design
- Visible features
- • White enamel dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVA, SWITZERLAND' • Black Roman numeral hour markers with an outer railroad minute track • Blued steel spade hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Crown and rounded bow positioned at 12 o'clock • Repeating slide mounted along the left flank of the yellow gold case
- Identity and Provenance
- This Patek Philippe open-face pocket watch is identified by movement number 137'673 and case number 276'846. The case is constructed of yellow gold with a diameter of 45 mm. A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirms the watch was manufactured in 1907 and sold on 10 March 1915.
- Mechanism and Condition
- The watch features a manual-wind five-minute repeating mechanism. It is reported as running; however, the chime is noted as slightly off at times, the movement has not been tested for accuracy, and a service is recommended. The dial exhibits light aging and hairlines at the bottom. The case has moderate surface scratches and wear, and the crystal shows light scratches. Hallmarks are visible with some fading.
- Dial and Exterior Observations
- The white enamel dial features black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer railroad minute track, with a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVA, SWITZERLAND'. The yellow gold case features a crown and rounded bow at 12 o'clock, and a repeating slide is mounted along the left flank.
Identification
- Serial number
- 137'673
- 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: Internal movement and inner case back are not pictured in the provided view
- Research required: Condition report notes the chimed time is slightly off at times, the movement has not been tested for accuracy, and the dial has very light hairlines at the bottom