Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Openface Minute Repeating Keyless Lever Watch with Gold Dial and Hidden Hinges
Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Openface Minute Repeating Keyless Lever Watch with Gold Dial and Hidden Hinges

Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Switzerland, retailed by Tiffany & Co., No. 174'549, Manufactured in 1915

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Openface Minute Repeating Keyless Lever Watch with Gold Dial and Hidden Hinges
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Switzerland, retailed by Tiffany & Co., No. 174'549, Manufactured in 1915
Cal. 17''' Extra nickel-finished keyless lever movement, 31 jewels, repeating on two steel hammers, gold cuvette engraved M.S.M. to A.H.M. Christmas, 1916, gold dial, Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular case, hidden hinges, repeating slide in the band, case and movement signed by maker and retailer, dial signed by retailer, cuvette numbered
47.5mm diam.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with Breguet numerals in 1915 and its subsequent sale on September 2nd of the following year. The Extract furthermore states that the movement number is also engraved on the cuvette and on the inside of the case back.

Patek Philippe's superior quality watches, such as the present example, are distinguished by an Extra movement and hidden hinges to the case. The rare feature of a solid gold dial furthermore enhances the appeal of this minute repeating watch, made for the firm's distinguished American retailer Tiffany & Co.

To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public.

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