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Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch, 1930

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe (maker)
Date
1930
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Pocket watch
Stock no.
Product 1937
Credit line
Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 1937)
Catalogue title (original)
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 1937), this is a pocket watch by Patek Philippe, made in Switzerland, dated 1930. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. The record is illustrated with 4 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 for Tiffany & Company Platinum Gents Pocket Watch from the 1930s is a remarkable fusion of horological excellence and timeless elegance, embodying the luxurious craftsmanship that both renowned brands are celebrated for. This exquisite timepiece features a 43-millimeter platinum 3-piece case, housing an 18-jewel manual wind nickel lever movement, a testament to the meticulous engineering synonymous with Patek Philippe. The silver satin dial is adorned with raised gold Arabic markers, a sub-seconds hand, and a diamond-shaped plaque on the case back, offering a personalized touch for engraving. Triple signed and numbered by Patek Philippe, this watch is not only a functional masterpiece but also a collector’s gem, recently serviced and accompanied by a one-year warranty to assure its enduring quality and reliability. Its Art Deco style and Swiss origin further enhance its allure, making it a stunning representation of vintage luxury watches from the 1930-1939 period, retailed by the prestigious Tiffany & Company. This Patek Philippe pocket watch was likely produced in the 1930s and is particularly unique because it was retailed by Tiffany & Company. The watch features a 43 millimeter platinum 3-piece case and an 18-jewel manual wind nickel lever movement. The silver satin dial includes raised gold Arabic markers, a sub-seconds hand, and a diamond-shaped plaque on the case back that can be engraved with personal information. The watch is triple signed and numbered by Patek Philippe. It has been recently serviced and comes with a one-year warranty to ensure its quality and reliability. This timepiece is a true collector’s item and a stunning representation of vintage luxury watches. Creator: Patek Philippe Case Material: Platinum Movement: Manual Wind Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Switzerland Period: 1930-1939 Date of Manufacture: 1930 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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