86 Patek Philippe Very Rare and Fine, Open Face Pocket Watch in Steel, With Extract from the Archives, Reference 728
Estimate: €5,000 – 10,000
Sold (Premium)€5,460
Model: Pocket Watch
Reference: 738
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Year: 1942
Movement: Manual
Caliber: 17–210
Case N°: 508 024
Movement N°: 881562
Dimensions: 54 mm
Signed: Dial, Case and Movement
Accessories: Extract from the Archives
The elegance and virtue of a pocket watch is timeless. Moreover if the pocket watch has been manufactured by the Swiss brand Patek Philippe. Despite being a time-only watch, the present open-face specimen is absolutely fascinating in its simplicity. The circular case with inclined stepped, rounded bezel and snap-on back is totally in steel and is still in very appealing conditions. The brushed silver dial presents painted black Breguet numerals, raised gold round indexes, subsidiary second at 6 o’clock and yellow Breguet hands. The movement is a caliber 17–210, cut bimetallic compensation balance. The lot is offered with the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in steel in 1942 and its subsequent sale on 23 June 1947.