Patek Philippe for Spaulding & Co. 18k yellow gold pocket watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1915-1920
This manual-wind pocket watch is a collaboration between the renowned manufacturer Patek Philippe and the Chicago-based jeweler Spaulding & Co. Dating to approximately 1915-1920, the timepiece features a 46 mm case crafted from 18K yellow gold.
The watch presents with a white dial, featuring distinct Arabic numerals, gold hands, and a sub-seconds dial positioned at the bottom. Technical components include a twenty-jewel movement with eight adjustments, signed by Patek, Philippe & Co., Geneva, and Spaulding & Co. Various marks are present throughout, including Swiss hallmarks and specific serial numbers (282456 for the case and 185226 for the movement) found on the inner case back and cuvette.
The bow is stamped with 'PPCo'. The overall construction reflects the collaborative high-end horological work produced for the American market during the early 20th century. The watch has a gross weight of 48.15 dwt. As with historical timepieces of this nature, the movement exhibits standard manual-wind functionality and intricate internal engravings denoting the partnership between the Swiss watchmaker and the American retailer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Case size
- Approx. 46 mm
- Gross weight
- 48.15 dwt
- Case material
- 18K yellow gold
Technical characteristics
- Jewels
- 20
- Movement
- Manual wind
- Functions
- Subseconds
- Adjustments
- 8
- Case number
- 282456
- Movement number
- 185226
Design
- Numerals
- Arabic
- Dial color
- White
- Inscriptions
- Patek, Philippe & Co. Geneva, Spaulding & Co. Chicago
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Patek Philippe for Spaulding & Co.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.