Patek Philippe & Co., Rare and Important Minute

Patek Philippe & Co., Rare and Important Minute Repeating Gold Pocket Watch With Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar And Phases Of The Moon, circa 1889 Case: hunters case, 58 mm, 18k rose gold, Louis XV style massive hunters case, four body, gold cuvette, engraved ornate monogram and 1889 date on the covers, with a tri-color 18k gold chain, No. 80186 Dial: white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer 1x5th second divisions, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months, constant seconds with red date chapter, aperture for the phases of the moon at 12, blued steel double swell spade hands Movement: No. 80,186, nickel bridge, straight line lever escapement, jeweled to the hammers, wolf's tooth winding, minute repeating activated from a slide on the rim, stem-setting, 38 jewels Signed: Patek Philippe & Co. on the dial, case, and movement, 179 grams gross weight of the watch, chain is 21.7 grams This timepiece is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives stating date of manufacture as 1888 and date of sale as June 26th 1889. It is also presented with the original wooden Patek Philippe box holding a spare crystal in the recess. A letter from Patek Philippe dated 1889 stating that any needed repairs would be performed through Tiffany & Co. in New York or Spaulding & Co. in Chicago is also included. Finally, a protective elliptical shaped later-made Patek Philippe wristwatch box is included with the timepiece.

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Condition Report: Type: Patek Philippe & Co., Rare and Important Minute Repeating Gold Pocket Watch With Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar And Phases Of The Moon, circa 1889Dial: white enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer 1x5th second divisions, subsidiary dials for the days of the week, the months, constant seconds with red date chapter, aperture for the phases of the moon at 12Hands: blued steel double swell spade handsMetal: 18k rose goldGram Weight: 179 grams gross weight of the watch, chain is 21.7 gramsCase: #No. 80186Case Info: Louis XV style massive hunters case, four body, gold cuvette, engraved ornate monogram and 1889 date on the covers, with a tri-color 18k gold chainCase Width: 58 mmCrystal: glassWatch Movement: No. 80,186, nickel bridge, straight line lever escapement, jeweled to the hammers, wolf's tooth winding, minute repeating activated from a slide on the rim, stem-setting, 38 jewelsCondition: This timepiece presents in exceptional condition. The dial is superb. The case presents in mint condition. 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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