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Patek Philippe 18Kt. Pocket Watch with Flawless Enamel Dial ca, 1906
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe (maker)
- Date
- 1906
- Historical period
- Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Materials / technique
- enamel
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 3370
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3370)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Patek Philippe 18Kt. Pocket Watch with Flawless Enamel Dial ca (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3370), this is a pocket watch by Patek Philippe, made in Switzerland, dated 1906. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. Materials and techniques recorded by the source: enamel. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.
Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.
Catalogue description
Dealer description — WatchMuseum.org shop
The Patek Philippe 18Kt. Pocket Watch with Flawless Enamel Dial, crafted around 1906, is an exquisite testament to the brand’s storied legacy of precision and elegance. This remarkable timepiece, a hunter’s case pocket watch, embodies the pinnacle of early 20th-century craftsmanship, showcasing the meticulous artistry that Patek Philippe is celebrated for. Its kiln-fired enamel dial remains flawless, complemented by blued steel hands that elegantly sweep across its face, all encased within a meticulously handcrafted 18Kt. yellow gold case. The case itself is a marvel, adorned with Breguet engine turning that has withstood the test of time, displaying minimal wear despite its age. At the heart of this watch lies a manual winding movement with 15 jewels and high-grade gilt plates, ensuring it keeps time with unwavering accuracy. This pocket watch is not just a timekeeping device but a piece of history, a potential heirloom that can be cherished and passed down through generations. With its origins in Switzerland during the Art Deco period, this watch is an embodiment of timeless style and sophistication, offering a perfect blend of historical significance and enduring beauty. This exquisite example of a hunters case pocket watch from Patek Philippe is truly a gem. The watch, crafted in 1906-08, boasts of a flawless kiln fired enamel dial and blued steel hands. The impeccable condition of this watch is a rare find and is a testament to the exquisite workmanship and attention to detail that Patek Philippe is renowned for. The 18Kt. yellow gold case is meticulously handcrafted and adorned with Breguet engine turning, which shows little wear. The manual winding movement with 15 jewels and high-grade gilt plates work like a charm and keeps dependable time. This pocket watch can be used as an heirloom piece and can be passed down to the next generation in your family. Despite being around 120 years old, the watch can still be worn and enjoyed effortlessly. In short, this Patek Philippe hunters case pocket watch is a perfect blend of history, craftsmanship, and elegance. Creator: Patek Philippe Design: Pocket Watch Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Switzerland Period: Early 20th Century Date of Manufacture: 1900’s Condition: Excellent
Historical context
Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
The wristwatch displaces the pocket watch; waterproof cases, self-winding and grand complications.
The pocket watch reached technical maturity and then began to give way to the wristwatch after the First World War. Complicated watches for collectors such as Henry Graves Jr. and James Ward Packard, railroad watches, and slim Art Deco dress watches are characteristic.
Read the period in the timelineMore pocket watches from this periodEarlier: Industrial Revolution
Atlas type guide
Pocket watches
The pocket watch was the dominant personal timekeeper from the late seventeenth century until the First World War. Its development tracks the history of the escapement: verge watches with fusees until the late eighteenth century; Thomas Mudge's lever escapement (c. 1755) and the cylinder escapement popularised by George Graham and later by Swiss makers; and the Swiss and English lever watches of the nineteenth century. Lépine's bar-bridge calibre and keyless winding made watches thinner and easier to use.
Industrialisation transformed the trade: American factories such as Waltham (from 1850) and Elgin produced interchangeable parts by machine, and Swiss makers responded with their own mechanisation after the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition. By 1900 a reliable watch was affordable to millions; the finest makers continued to produce complications and precision watches.
What to look for
- The escapement: verge (crown wheel), cylinder, duplex, English or Swiss lever.
- Key winding (a square arbor in dial or back) or keyless crown winding.
- Signatures and serial numbers on the movement, dial and inside case back.
- Hallmarks, case maker's marks and gold or silver standards stamped in the case.
- Dial material: enamel, silver, gold, later printed metal.
Dating clues
- Verge watches dominate before c. 1800; cylinder watches c. 1770–1900; lever watches after c. 1820.
- Keyless winding: increasingly common after c. 1860.
- Manufacturer serial number lists exist for Waltham, Elgin, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and others.
General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.
Read next:Verge escapementDetached lever escapementFuseeIdentification Centre
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