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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rounded Triangular-shaped Openface Keyless watch
Lot 20

Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rounded Triangular-shaped Openface Keyless watch

Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, retailed by Sim & Co., Troy, N.Y., Movement No. 199'938, Case No. 600'858, Manufactured in 1921

Closed16 December 2015

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Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Rounded Triangular-shaped Openface Keyless watch
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, retailed by Sim & Co., Troy, N.Y., Movement No. 199'938, Case No. 600'858, Manufactured in 1921

Cal 17''' nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, 8 adjustments, bimetallic compensation balance, gilt dial with hard enamel stylized Arabic numerals, outer minute track, guilloche center surrounded by matte finish, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, shaped case engraved with foliate pattern with blue enamel on front and back, case back with blue enamel monogram WRF, case, dial, and movement signed, movement further signed by retailer
48mm width

Specialist note

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with gilt dial and Greek style Arabic numerals in 1921 and its subsequent sale on October 15th 1923.

The extremely unusual design of this watch makes this timepiece a prize for Patek Philippe collectors. The gold dial, with extraordinarily well preserved black indelible enamel, is a fitting match for the beautifully chased and engraved case. The particular triangular case shape is so unusual, in fact, it has never before been seen at auction.