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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine 18k Gold Openface Pocket Watch
Lot 42

Patek Philippe. A Very Fine 18k Gold Openface Pocket Watch

Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 874/2, Movement No. 1'334'167, Case No. 555'075, Manufactured in 1982

Closed12 December 2019

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Patek Philippe. A Very Fine 18k Gold Openface Pocket Watch
Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 874/2, Movement No. 1'334'167, Case No. 555'075, Manufactured in 1982
Movement: Manual, Cal. 215, 18 jewels
Dial: Blue, gold Calatrava cross to the center, gold frame
Case: 18k gold, ornamental engraving to the back with Calatrava cross, 40mm width, 46mm overall length
Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 1, 1982, and a Patek Philippe presentaion box, and a Patek Philippe presentation box

Specialist note

Reference 874 is known as the Ellipse Pendant, part of the Elipse family. In production from 1976 to circa 1991, it is known in yellow or white gold. Engraved examples such as the present one are designated by the -1, -2 or -3 variation of the reference number. At least two different patterns are known: the present “Calatrava” pattern, and a different “Guirlande” pattern. Such engraved examples are extremely rare. the present watch being one of only three seen in the market since its launch.