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Patek Philippe Rose Gold Pocket Watch, c. 1900s

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe (maker)
Date
c. 1900s
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Pocket watch
Materials / technique
gold
Stock no.
Product 2399
Credit line
Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 2399)
Catalogue title (original)
Patek Philippe Rose Gold Pocket Watch (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 2399), this is a pocket watch by Patek Philippe, made in Switzerland, dated c. 1900s. 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: gold. 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 Rose Gold Pocket Watch from the early 1900s is a testament to the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship that the prestigious Swiss watchmaker is renowned for. This exquisite timepiece, presented in its original box and accompanied by papers from the retailer M de Arregui in Madrid, is a rare find in such impeccable condition. The watch features a stunning white enamel dial adorned with Breguet style numerals, an outer minute track with Arabic five-minute intervals in red, and a subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock, all complemented by original Louis XVI style rose gold filigree hands. The dial proudly bears the signature of M. De Arregui Madrid, adding a touch of historical significance. Encased in 18ct rose gold, the watch boasts hallmarks, numbering, and a beautifully engraved monogram on the back, while the inner cuvette showcases the Patek Philippe and retailer engravings. The movement is a marvel of horological engineering, featuring a fully-signed, jewelled, and numbered gilt metal construction with fast-slow regulation, wide arc lever, compensation balance, and wolfs tooth winding. With a case diameter of 48 mm, this manual wind pocket watch is not only a functional timepiece but also a piece of art and history, making it an outstanding addition to any discerning collector’s portfolio. Introducing the exquisite Patek Philippe A Rose Gold Keyless lever Open Face Pocket Watch from circa 1900, complete with its original box and papers issued by retailer M de Arregui in Madrid. The white enamel dial boasts Breguet style numerals, an outer minute track with Arabic five minute intervals in red, a subsidiary seconds dial at six o’clock, and original Louis XVI style rose gold filigree hands. The dial is signed by M. De Arregui Madrid. The case, made of 18ct rose gold, is hallmarked, numbered, and features a beautifully engraved monogram on the back. The inner cuvette bears the Patek Philippe and retailer engravings. The movement is a fully-signed, jewelled, and numbered gilt metal construction with fast-slow regulation, wide arc lever, compensation balance, and wolfs tooth winding. This open face pocket watch is incredibly rare to find in such pristine condition, complete with its original box and papers. It would make an outstanding addition to any enthusiast’s pocket watch collection. Creator: Patek Philippe Case Material: 18k Gold,Rose Gold Case Shape: Round Movement: Manual Wind Case Dimensions: Diameter: 48 mm (1.89 in) Place of Origin: Switzerland Period: 1900-1909 Date of Manufacture: C1900s Condition: Excellent. In original box.

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.

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