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Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch with Original Patinated Dial, 1940s
- Maker / attribution
- Patek Philippe (maker)
- Date
- 1940s
- Historical period
- Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking (1900 – 1945)
- Country of origin
- Switzerland
- Object type
- Pocket watch
- Dealer
- WatchMuseum.org shop
- Stock no.
- Product 3753
- Credit line
- Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3753)
- Catalogue title (original)
- Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch with Original Patinated Dial (English)
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Record summary
Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3753), this is a pocket watch by Patek Philippe, made in Switzerland, dated 1940s. The Atlas places it in the Golden Age of Mechanical Watchmaking period (1900 – 1945) of its Pocket Watches collection. 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
Step into the timeless elegance of the 1940s with this exquisite Patek Philippe Platinum Pocket Watch, a true testament to the luxury and craftsmanship synonymous with the Patek Philippe et Cie name. This open-faced masterpiece, crafted entirely from platinum, features a manual winding 18-jewel movement, ensuring precision and reliability. The original silvered dial, adorned with applied baton markers and dauphine hands, exudes a vintage charm that has gracefully patinated over the decades, though it can be restored to its original splendor if desired. With a commanding 44mm diameter, this watch is not just a timepiece but a statement of sophistication and style, reflecting the Art Deco influences of its era. Handcrafted to perfection and in pristine condition, this classic model from the 1940s appears as if it has never been worn, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of horological history that embodies elegance and refinement. Originating from Switzerland, this Patek Philippe creation is a remarkable example of the brand’s enduring legacy in luxury watchmaking. Here is a description of a stunning Patek Philippe et Cie dress watch from the 1940s. This open-faced watch is made entirely of platinum and features a manual winding 18-jewel movement. The silvered dial is original and showcases applied baton markers and dauphine hands. The overall diameter of the watch is 44mm, making it a statement piece on the wrist. While the dial has patinated over time, it can easily be restored to look brand new if desired. This watch is entirely handcrafted and in pristine condition, looking as if it has never been used. It’s a classic model from Patek Philippe et Cie that exudes elegance and sophistication. Creator: Patek Philippe Movement: Manual Wind Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Switzerland Period: 1940-1949 Date of Manufacture: 1940”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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