109 Patek Philippe A very rare and attractive, minute repeater, manual pocket-watch in white gold, with Breguet numerals and Extract from the Archives.
Estimate: Fr. 25'000 – 50'000
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- Model Pocket Watch Minute Repeater
- Year Circa 1920s
- Case Material 18K white gold
- Case Number 409'889
- Movement Manual, 29 jewels
- Movement Number 197'588
- Dimension 45mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Throughout its history, Patek Philippe has established itself as one of the foremost specialists in the production of minute repeating timepieces, a complication widely regarded as the pinnacle of traditional watchmaking. Since the 19th century, the Geneva manufacture has continuously refined the art of chiming watches, placing particular emphasis on the purity, clarity and richness of their sound, qualities that remain central to the Maison’s philosophy. The present pocket watch, dating to the 1920s, is a refined and highly attractive example of a minute repeater, housed in an elegant white gold case. The dial is distinguished by applied Breguet numerals, lending the watch a particularly graceful and classic appearance. Their sculptural form, combined with the clean layout and subsidiary seconds at six o’clock, enhances the overall balance and legibility of the timepiece. Of particular note is the solid caseback, personalized with a diamond-set initial “R,” adding a distinctive and likely bespoke element to the watch, suggesting it was originally commissioned for a private client. This timepiece represents a compelling example of Patek Philippe’s mastery in minute repeating watches, combining technical excellence, refined aesthetics and historical significance.
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