Patek Philippe. An Fine 18k Pink Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Openface Pocket Watch

Signed Patek Philippe, Retailed by N. Matson & Co., Chicago, Movement & Case No. 66'004, Manufactured in 1885

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Patek Philippe. An Fine 18k Pink Gold Split-Seconds Chronograph Openface Pocket Watch
Signed Patek Philippe, Retailed by N. Matson & Co., Chicago, Movement & Case No. 66'004, Manufactured in 1885
Movement: Manual, Cal. 19'''
Dial: Enamel, Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials
Case: 18k pink gold, engraved hinged cuvette, hinged case back, one square button in the band, 50mm diam.
Signed: Case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by retailer
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on October 19, 1886

Lot Essay

Realizing the demand of the American market for complicated pocket watches in the late 19th century, Patek Philippe began producing split or “rattrapate” chronographs in 1861. Initially, the demand stemmed from industrial purposes, timing for railways or sports such as racing. Retailed by N. Matson in Chicago, the present watch reaffirms the demand for complicated watches in the USA at this time, with many split second chronographs being ordered for other well known retailers such as Tiffany & Co, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Spaulding and more.

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