Patek Philippe Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A yellow gold open faced five minute repeating watch, Made in 1907

Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A yellow gold open faced five minute repeating watch, Made in 1907

Dial: enamel
Caliber: mechanical, signed extra
Movement number: 138’058
Case: 18k yellow gold, inscribed cuvette, monogrammed hidden hinged case back
Case number: 138’058
Size: 48 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1907 of the movement only, and sale on April 25th, 1908.

Condition Report:
Case: Case in good overall condition with surface wear, scuffing and nicks consistent with age and previous use. Signs of previous polish in our view. Case band with some more visible wear between 10-11 o’clock, likely from opening and opening the case back. Case back monogrammed, “SF.” Five minute repeating slide with wear. Crystal glazing with surface wear and scratches.

Dial: Dial intact with dust and light debris throughout. Some discoloration to the outermost perimeter of the sunken subsidiary dial. Some patina and wear to the blued steel hands. Please note that the center arbor is not in blued steel.

Movement: Repeating in phase. Gongs and some plates with some subtle signs of patina. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.