Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN Hong Kong Monday, November 26, 2018 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: 1923
    Movement No: 807'095
    Case No: 410’099, Monogram reading “HWD”
    Material: 18k yellow and white gold, black enamel
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 17”, 18 jewels
    Dimensions: 44mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: With Patek Philippe presentation box and extra numbered crystal. Further delivered with Extract from the Archives confirming production of the with monogram present watch in 1923 and its subsequent sale on June 26th, 1929

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present watch features a chased yellow gold case, with white gold bezel and case back edge. The band is chased with a garland and black enamel design. The back case monogram reading “HWD” is set in an inverted lozenge and has a strong architectural component. Interestingly, engraved inside the back case it reads "H.D.W. from E.H.W., June 27th 1929". In lovely original condition, this watch features Breguet numerals to the dial, and is accompanied by a Patek Philippe presentation box. This timepiece is a wonderful representation of the Art Deco period.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

    Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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A fine and attractive yellow and white gold, enamel Art Deco open face pocket watch with Breguet numerals and presentation box

1923
44mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$39,000 - 62,000 
€4,300-6,800
$5,000-7,900

Sold for HK$50,000

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

Hong Kong Auction 27 November 2018