200 Patek Philippe An elegant and rare, open face minute repeater pocket watch in yellow gold, retailed by Bunde & Upmeyer Co, Milwaukee.
Estimate: € 12.000 – 24.000
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| model | Pocket watch minute repeater |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 1900s |
| case material | 18K yellow gold |
| case number | 247'308 |
| movement type | Manual, jewelled |
| movement number | 137'564 |
| dimension | 46mm Diameter |
| signed | Case, dial and movement |
| accessories | Accompanied by Patek Philippe extract from the archives. |
This remarkable Patek Philippe pocket watch houses one of horology’s most revered complications: the minute repeater. With the push of a slider, it audibly chimes the hours and minutes—an acoustic marvel made possible by a complex orchestration of levers, racks, and hammers. Even within elite Swiss watchmaking, such mechanisms remain rare, requiring the hand and ear of a master. Visually, it presents a classic enamel dial with elegant Breguet numerals, ornate hands, and a gold case exuding early 20th-century refinement. But what sets this piece apart is its movement, signed by Bunde & Upmeyer Co. of Milwaukee—a prestigious American retailer of Patek Philippe timepieces during the brand’s formative years in the U.S. market. Founded in the 1880s, Bunde & Upmeyer rose to prominence not just for their fine jewelry, but as a trusted partner of Patek Philippe. Their name on the movement signifies more than provenance; it signals a bespoke approach to distribution, common among top-tier retailers like Tiffany & Co. and Asprey. This watch is not only a technical tour de force, but also a rare vestige of Patek Philippe’s early American legacy—bridging Geneva’s artistry with Milwaukee’s golden age of refinement.
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