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Patek Philippe Sliver & Gold DressPocket Watch, c. 1920

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe (maker)
Date
c. 1920
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Pocket watch
Materials / technique
gold
Stock no.
Product 3093
Credit line
Dealer listing, WatchMuseum.org shop (product 3093)
Catalogue title (original)
Patek Philippe Sliver & Gold DressPocket Watch (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by WatchMuseum.org shop (stock number Product 3093), this is a pocket watch by Patek Philippe, made in Switzerland, dated c. 1920. 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

Step into a world of horological excellence with the Patek Philippe Silver & Gold Dress Pocket Watch, a rare gem from the 1920s that embodies timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship. This exceptional timepiece features a unique silver and gold case, a rarity among Patek Philippe’s predominantly gold creations, making it a true collector’s item. The fully signed silver dial is adorned with striking black Arabic numerals, a minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial, all accentuated by blued steel spade hands and matching seconds hands. The case is meticulously hallmarked and numbered, bearing Swiss certification and a heartfelt inscription dated November 11, 1925. Inside, the keyless lever gilt-finished movement showcases the brand’s dedication to precision and artistry, complete with wolfs tooth winding, compensation balance, and a wide arm lever escapement. Guaranteed to be in perfect working order, this pocket watch is not just a timekeeping device but a piece of history from one of the world’s foremost luxury watchmakers. With its 18k gold, yellow gold, and silver materials, and a case diameter of 47 mm, this Swiss-made masterpiece from the early 20th century is in excellent condition and represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a truly unique and highly sought-after dress watch. Introducing a truly rare and exquisite Patek Philippe pocket watch, dating back to the 1920s. This stunning timepiece boasts a silver and gold case that is both beautiful and unusual. The fully signed dial is comprised of silver and features striking black Arabic numerals and a minute track, as well as a charming subsidiary seconds dial with blued steel spade hands and matching seconds hands. The case is fully hallmarked and numbered, with Swiss certification and a poignant inscription dated the 11th of November 1925. The gorgeously crafted keyless lever gilt finished movement is a work of art, complete with wolfs tooth winding, compensation balance, and wide arm lever escapement. This incredible watch is guaranteed to be in perfect working order. What sets this particular Patek Philippe pocket watch apart is its rarity. While most Patek Philippe pocket watches were made from gold, this piece features a silver and gold case that is truly one-of-a-kind. Don’t miss your chance to own this extraordinary and highly sought-after dress watch from one of the world’s premier luxury watchmakers. Creator: Patek Philippe Design: Pocket Watch Case Material: 18k Gold,Yellow Gold,Silver Case Shape: Round Case Dimensions: Diameter: 47 mm (1.86 in) Place of Origin: Switzerland Period: Early 20th Century Date of Manufacture: 1925 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.

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