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Auction archive: Lot number 837

Patek Philippe

Estimate
HK$78,000 - HK$155,000
ca. US$9,969 - US$19,810
Price realised:
HK$212,500
ca. US$27,159
Auction archive: Lot number 837

Patek Philippe

Estimate
HK$78,000 - HK$155,000
ca. US$9,969 - US$19,810
Price realised:
HK$212,500
ca. US$27,159
Beschreibung:

Patek Philippe Follow An elegant and fine yellow gold minute repeating open face pocket with presentation box 百達翡麗,精細r及典雅,18K黃金三問懷錶,1922年製。附錶盒和後補證書 1922 46mm diameter Case, cuvette, dial and movement signed
Condition Report Request Condition Report Thank you for your request. The Condition Report will be sent shortly. Contact Us * Required Send me the Report Via Email Fax Contact Specialist Cancel Manufacturer : Patek Philippe Year : 1922 Movement No : 197'681 Case No : 409'863 Material : 18k yellow gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 17”, 29 jewels Dimensions : 46mm diameter Signed : Case, cuvette, dial and movement signed Accessories : Accompanied with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1922 and its subsequent sale on January 27th, 1925 Catalogue Essay Patek Philippe's minute repeating pocket watches are a luxury all collectors should consider. There is nothing more elegant and classic as a striking watch, both from the practical, to hear the time, and the mechanical, to see the function. The clear gongs resonate with a tone and clarity, which must be heard in order to believe. The repeat function was first developed in the late 17th century when the Englishman Daniel Quare invented a striking mechanism for the hours and quarters. In the 18th century Thomas Mudge from the UK developed the minute repeating mechanism and by the late 18th century the famed horologist Abraham Louis Breguet replaced the typical “bell” repeater with the now familiar gong mechanism allowing for a streamlined case. Research indicates Patek Philippe made approximately 3600 repeating mechanisms, and during the 19th century most examples were hunter case watches, with the open face watch model becoming en vogue in 20th century. It is during this period, the maker began to produce miniature repeating pocket watches, often for Tiffany & Co. The present watch is a handsome example and in nice overall condition. The resonance of the repeat is clear and loud. The inside cuvette is inscribed “Elwyn Smith Syracuse New York”. A search finds a 1940 US Census record showing an Elwyn Smith of Syracuse New York residing in Ward 6. Today’s world of technology has often left the traditional methods of the past behind. It is at times a well respite from technology to spend a few minutes with a repeating watch. Read More Maker Bio Patek Philippe Swiss • 1839 Follow Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance. Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today. View More Works

Auction archive: Lot number 837
Auction:
Datum:
27 Nov 2018
Auction house:
Phillips
Hong Kong
Beschreibung:

Patek Philippe Follow An elegant and fine yellow gold minute repeating open face pocket with presentation box 百達翡麗,精細r及典雅,18K黃金三問懷錶,1922年製。附錶盒和後補證書 1922 46mm diameter Case, cuvette, dial and movement signed
Condition Report Request Condition Report Thank you for your request. The Condition Report will be sent shortly. Contact Us * Required Send me the Report Via Email Fax Contact Specialist Cancel Manufacturer : Patek Philippe Year : 1922 Movement No : 197'681 Case No : 409'863 Material : 18k yellow gold Calibre : Manual, cal. 17”, 29 jewels Dimensions : 46mm diameter Signed : Case, cuvette, dial and movement signed Accessories : Accompanied with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1922 and its subsequent sale on January 27th, 1925 Catalogue Essay Patek Philippe's minute repeating pocket watches are a luxury all collectors should consider. There is nothing more elegant and classic as a striking watch, both from the practical, to hear the time, and the mechanical, to see the function. The clear gongs resonate with a tone and clarity, which must be heard in order to believe. The repeat function was first developed in the late 17th century when the Englishman Daniel Quare invented a striking mechanism for the hours and quarters. In the 18th century Thomas Mudge from the UK developed the minute repeating mechanism and by the late 18th century the famed horologist Abraham Louis Breguet replaced the typical “bell” repeater with the now familiar gong mechanism allowing for a streamlined case. Research indicates Patek Philippe made approximately 3600 repeating mechanisms, and during the 19th century most examples were hunter case watches, with the open face watch model becoming en vogue in 20th century. It is during this period, the maker began to produce miniature repeating pocket watches, often for Tiffany & Co. The present watch is a handsome example and in nice overall condition. The resonance of the repeat is clear and loud. The inside cuvette is inscribed “Elwyn Smith Syracuse New York”. A search finds a 1940 US Census record showing an Elwyn Smith of Syracuse New York residing in Ward 6. Today’s world of technology has often left the traditional methods of the past behind. It is at times a well respite from technology to spend a few minutes with a repeating watch. Read More Maker Bio Patek Philippe Swiss • 1839 Follow Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance. Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today. View More Works

Auction archive: Lot number 837
Auction:
Datum:
27 Nov 2018
Auction house:
Phillips
Hong Kong
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