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Lot #2194

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Salmon Dial 18k PG

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Introduction

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 vertically brushed salmon dial with applied gold indices and Arabic numerals alongside beautiful baton hands, crisp black inscriptions, and a sunken sub-seconds dial, this example’s display is a classily executed embodiment of style and decorum. Featuring a polished bezel that sits into the larger diameter of its mid-case that then wraps under the watch to meet its caseback just like its bezel, this pocket watch is a stunning example of why Patek Philippe has been widely regarded as one of horology’s best watchmakers for centuries - a reputation that they certainly have earned and will not lose any time soon judging by their constantly improving product line and back-log of truly iconic designs. Filled with character and rich details, it is timepieces like this pocket watch that showcase just how long Patek Philippe has been serving their A-game.

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Grade

V 8.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Watch Only

Est. value range

$4,000 – $8,000

The Details

Brand

Patek Philippe

Dimensions

47mm

Model

Pocket watch

Movement

Manual-wind

Reference

N/A

Bracelet

None

Year

Circa 1940s

Condition

Excellent

Material

18kt rose gold

Included

Pocket watch only

Dial Color

Salmon

THE DIAL

Featuring a gorgeous salmon dial with a vertically brushed texture throughout, this example sports applied golden indices and Arabic numerals, alongside matching gold baton hands, and a stunning sunken subdial that fits in perfectly with the rest of the dial perfectly, thanks to its matching brushed texture.

THE CONSTRUCTION

With its stepped bezel and caseback this timepiece appears much thinner in the hand and wears much flatter thanks to the shape of its profile thanks to its midcase.

TIMING MACHINE READOUT

This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.

Condition

Watch is in excellent overall condition. There is light wear visible on the case. Rose-copper colored dial with applied indexes in excellent condition with minor wear visible.

Our Perspective

A beautiful pocket watch inside and out, it is no surprise that Patek Philippe has been regarded as one of horology's best watchmakers when their early 20th century timepieces looked like this.

Eric Ku

Co-founder