PATEK PHILIPPE, RARE YELLOW GOLD MINUTE REPEATING SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH OPENFACE POCKET WATCHImportant information about this lot
Price Realised CHF 37,800
Estimate
CHF 30,000 - CHF 50,000
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Patek Philippe launched the production of minute repeating split seconds chronograph in the late 1870s. The combination of these two complications became one of the firm’s specialties, a large number of the production was sold to the North American market. Even in a world where the wristwatch reigns supreme, complicated pocket watches particularly those made by Patek Philippe remain a source of fascination. The quest for timekeeping accuracy and technical complexity backed up by incredible mathematical and mechanical genius is how Patek Philippe built and cemented its reputation as the ultimate watchmaking house from the late 19th century to the present day.
The combination of minute repeating and split-seconds chronograph is considered one of the classics of watchmaking and Patek Philippe’s executions of these masterpieces of micromechanics from the early 20th century are considered to be among the best ever made and true marvels of the age. Then as now, Patek Philippe watches were coveted trophies, the ownership of which conveyed an individual’s good taste and success to other cognoscenti.
Patek Philippe's 1902 Patent for a split seconds chronograph feature is published in: Patek Philippe Pocket Watches, Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, first edition, page 58, fig. 51.
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Condition report
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Movement: The movement is ticking at the time of cataloguing and all functions are working except one of the chronograph hands does not reset; a service is recommended. The minute repeater function is working at the time of the cataloguing but it is very quick. Christie’s does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Case: The case is in very good condition for its age. The hallmark on the bow is crisp. Dial: Excellent visual aspect. Probably cleaned in the past.