Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 1950‘s
    Reference No: 652/1
    Movement No: 931’635
    Case No: 314’188
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 17-170, 18 jewels
    Dimensions: 45mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed; dial further signed by retailer

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Patek Philippe pocket watch reference 652/1 was introduced in 1937, and it was in production until 1994. To the best of our knowledge, the present timepiece is the only known Cartier-signed Patek Philippe reference 652/1 pocket watch that has appeared publicly on the auction market to date.

    Evident from the key number 4 stamped on the inside caseback, the yellow gold case of the present watch is a remarkable creation by Antoine Gerlach, and it has aged beautifully with patina observable most notably on the bottom part of the case. It is further adorned with an intricate blue enamel coat of arms on the back cover, with the motto “Cari Deo Nihil Carent” (meaning “Those dear to God want nothing” in English). The heart of the present timepiece is powered by the rhodium finished 18-jewel movement calibre 17-170, decorated by Fausses Côtes and stamped with Geneva Seal. The main bridge of the movement is also stamped with “HOX”, indicating that it was made for the American market.

    Preserved in excellent condition, the present pocket watch is an epitome of Patek Philippe’s exceptional workmanship and elegant design. Double-signed with Patek Philippe and Cartier’s signatures, it is complemented by applied gold Breguet numerals that has aged with an attractive layer of patina, feuille hands, and a minimalistic subsidiary dial, with blue indices that resonates with the blue enamel coat of arms. Imbued with a refined and sophisticated simplicity, this is truly a superb example not to not to be missed by the discerning collector.

  • 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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Ref. 652/1
A very fine and elegant yellow gold double-signed open-faced keyless pocket watch with small seconds, Breguet numerals and blue enamel coat of arms, retailed by Cartier

Circa 1950‘s
45mm diameter
Case, dial and movement signed; dial further signed by retailer

Estimate
HK$48,000 - 80,000 
€5,800-9,600
$6,200-10,300

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024