Famed for their intensely luxurious eye for detail and unparalleled heritage within the watchmaking industry, Patek Philippe has long been at the top of the horology pyramid. While their modern plaudits come from their infamously desirable wristwatches, the brand began life creating pocket watches, much like other watchmakers that began life during the 19th century and before. As such, it is pocket watches, like the example we have here draws attention to Patek Philippe’s original legendary aesthetic and unwavering level of craftsmanship. Featuring an 18kt yellow gold construction, a stunning white enamel dial with black painted Roman numerals alongside beautiful blued steel spade hands, crisp black inscriptions and a sunken sub-seconds dial with another embellishment of black for its chapter ring, this example’s display is a classily executed embodiment of style and decorum. Featuring a fully polished 33mm construction, this example’s half-hunter case features dust cover as well as a traditional caseback along with a single cover for its dial with a small circular window that allows the time to be read with it in the closed position. This dial cover also features the piece’s most stunning detail, a blue and pink enamel-filled Roman numeral chapter ring that serves to highlight Patek’s incredible reputation as one of horology’s best watchmakers – a reputation that they have earned over the centuries, and a reputation that they will not lose any time soon judging by their constantly improving product line and back-log of truly iconic designs.

The yellow gold case is in excellent condition, with some light scratches and marks, as expected for a watch of this vintage. The outer case back features a very well-preserved engraving, while the inner case back retains well-defined engravings and hallmarks. The hinged front demi-savonnette cover is in excellent condition, with a well-preserved guilloché pattern and enamel chapter ring around the viewing window. The white enamel dial is in excellent condition, with no visible hairline cracks. The delicate blued hands are very clean. Caseback is monogramed and has a nine-point French Count's coronet.

Revealing the depths of Patek's craftsmanship across its entire construction and movement, this pocket watch showcases exactly why Patek's reputation as one of world's finest watchmakers is not something new.