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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Minute Repeating Openface Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Lot 65 Property of a Private Trust

Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Minute Repeating Openface Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 795/1, MOVEMENT NO. 198'418, CASE NO. 318'663, MOVEMENT MANUFACTURED IN 1930, ENCASED IN 1965

Closed16 December 2011

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Patek Philippe. A Fine 18k Gold Minute Repeating Openface Keyless Lever Pocket Watch
Signed Patek Philippe, Ref. 795/1, Movement No. 198'418, Case No. 318'663, Movement Manufactured in 1930, encased in 1965
Cal. 17''' nickel-finished lever movement, bi-metallic compensation balance, micrometer regulator, minute repeating on two gongs activated by a slide in the band, silvered matte dial, applied baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, plain circular case, stepped bezel, snap on back, associated 18k gold link chain, case, dial and movement signed
48mm diam.

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch movement in 1930, encased in 1965 and its subsequent sale on September 24th, 1969.

To the best of our knowledge this watch has never before been offered in public. The reference 795/1 was produced in a small number during the 1960s. The present example is one of only two known to the market.