Patek Philippe & Cie. Officier – 18k Yellow Gold, White Enamel Dial, Circa 1925

Dealer description — Bulang & Sons

A wonderful piece of early Patek Philippe history, combining a beautiful white enamel dial, expressive blued hands and the unmistakable charm of 1920s watchmaking. There is something truly special about these early wristwatches. Before the Calatrava, before modern references and established design codes, Patek Philippe was creating beautifully crafted timepieces that carried the elegance of pocket watches onto the wrist. This lovely Officier-style example dates to approximately 1925 and captures that fascinating period perfectly. The 31 mm case is crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, with a beautifully rounded profile, delicate wire-style lugs and two hinged backs that can be opened by hand. The inner gold cuvette protects the hand-wound movement, a wonderful detail from traditional watchmaking. But the real attraction is undoubtedly the white enamel dial. Its beautifully shaped black Breguet numerals, traditional railway minute track and subsidiary seconds at six create a wonderfully expressive face. The elegant blued steel hands add just the right touch of colour, while the early Patek Philippe & Cie. Genève signature completes the picture. The dial retains its attractive appearance, with fine age-related hairlines visible under magnification. The gold case shows gentle wear and a lovely warmth acquired over its long life. The winding crown appears to be a later replacement, something worth mentioning with a watch of this age. Inside beats an early gilt-finished, manually wound Patek Philippe movement, fully serviced by our experienced professional watchmaker. The watch is paired with a Bulang & Sons leather strap. For us, this is what collecting early Patek Philippe is all about. Beautiful craftsmanship, genuine history and a character that simply cannot be recreated. Specifications: Patek Philippe & Cie. Officier-style wristwatch Circa 1925 31 mm 18k yellow gold case with hinged back and inner cuvette White enamel dial with black Breguet numerals and small seconds Blued steel hands, wire-style lugs; apparently later crown Manually wound Patek Philippe movement Case no. 603xxx / movement no. 808xxx Fully serviced by an experienced professional watchmaker Historical Context During the 1920s, wristwatches were gradually replacing pocket watches. Patek Philippe’s early Officier-style pieces preserved traditional details such as hinged gold covers, enamel dials and elegant wire lugs. This example belongs to that important transitional period, years before the introduction of the Calatrava in 1932.