Patek Philippe & Co., Rare Split Seconds Chronog

Patek Philippe & Co., Rare Split Seconds Chronograph With Regulator Dial For Tiffany & Co. Geneva, circa 1878 Case: 53 mm, heavy 18k gold, massive, four body, gold cuvette, reeded rim, lightly engine turned case back, buttons for the split seconds in the crown and on the rim, No. 48005 Dial: white enamel, outermost red five minutexsecond numerals and 1x5th second divisions, Roman numerals in the hour chapter sub dial, constant seconds to the left, dial signed Tiffany & Co. Geneva No. 48005, spade and moon hands Movement: No. 48005, nickel finish, 19''', lever escapement, visible chronograph works, 22 jewels, 3x4 plate, gold lettering, signed Tiffany & Co. Geneva in gold lettering Signed: Tiffany & Co. on the dial, case and movement, 152 grams gross weight Lot is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives stating Patek Philippe made this unique timepiece in 1878 and it was sold without case. It is interesting to note that Antiquorum sold a hunters cased version of this type split second watch with regulator dial in December of 2012 for $50,000

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Condition Report: Type: Patek Philippe & Co., Rare Split Seconds Chronograph With Regulator Dial For Tiffany & Co. Geneva, circa 1878Dial: white enamel, outermost red five minutexsecond numerals and 1x5th second divisions, Roman numerals in the hour chapter sub dial, constant seconds to the left, dial signed Tiffany & Co. Geneva No. 48005Hands: spade and moon handsMetal: heavy 18k goldGram Weight: 152 grams gross weightCase: #No. 48005Case Info: massive, four body, gold cuvette, reeded rim, lightly engine turned case back, buttons for the split seconds in the crown and on the rimCase Width: 53 mmCrystal: glassWatch Movement: No. 48005, nickel finish, 19''', lever escapement, visible chronograph works, 22 jewels, 3x4 plate, gold letteringCondition: Lot presents in excellent condition with a superb dial. Wear to the engine turnings on the case back. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"

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