According to the present owner and confirmed by the copy of the Patek Philippe service invoice and Extract from the Archives, this beautiful watch was originally born and manufactured as a pocket watch in 1912. It was not until over 70 years later that Patek Philippe wonderfully restored this pocket watch and converted it into a wristwatch.
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Movement: The movement is running at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch. Dial: The dial has been restored and has light fading at the text. Case: The case has light to moderate surface level scratches and light nicks. The crystal has light scratches. The case was converted from a pocket watch to a wristwatch by Patek Philippe in 1984. Hallmarks are visible and defined with some fading. Overall Condition: Very good
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Lot 260Sale 23091
PATEK PHILIPPE, PINK GOLD ENAMEL DIAL WRISTWATCH CONVERTED FROM A POCKET WATCH BY PATEK PHILIPPE IN 1984Estimate: USD 8,000 - 12,000
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