71 Patek Philippe A highly rare and elaborate, openface minute repeater split-seconds chronograph, manual pocket watch in platinum, retailed by Tiffany & Co. with Extract from the Archives.
Estimate: Fr. 60'000 – 120'000
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- Model Pocket Watch Rattrappante Minute Repeater
- Year Circa 1920s
- Case Material Platinum
- Case Number 411'980
- Movement Manual, 40 jewels
- Movement Number 197'905
- Dimension 47mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
A remarkable testament to early 20th-century watchmaking, the here offered Patek Philippe pocket watch brings together two of the most sophisticated complications of its time within a single, finely executed piece. Crafted in platinum and bearing the prestigious Tiffany & Co. signature, it reflects a collaboration reserved for only the most distinguished creations. The dial immediately conveys refinement, with applied Breguet numerals and a well-balanced arrangement of registers that ensure both clarity and elegance. Its restrained aesthetic conceals a high level of mechanical ingenuity, revealing itself only upon closer inspection. At its core lies a split-seconds chronograph, a complication designed to measure simultaneous intervals, an achievement that required exceptional technical mastery and was produced in very limited quantities. Complementing this is a minute repeater, allowing the watch to audibly indicate the time with a clear and harmonious chime, a feature prized for both its practicality and its artistry. The enduring performance of these mechanisms, still functioning with precision and musicality, speaks volumes about the expertise of Patek Philippe’s watchmakers. Combined with its overall state of preservation, this piece stands as a compelling example of the brand’s pursuit of excellence. Blending rarity, mechanical sophistication, and timeless design, this pocket watch represents a significant and highly desirable addition to any serious collection.
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