Lot 5
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18k gold keyless winding open face pocket watch
No.60905, made circa 1880
Auction: Icons of Time: Patek Philippe | Lots 1- 17 | Thurs 19 November 2026 from 2pm
Description
Frosted gilt bar movement with lever escapement, blued steel flat hairspring, cut and compensated bimetallic balance, enclosed barrel with wolf's tooth winding wheels, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, outer minutes, sunken subsidiary dial, blued steel hands, 18k yellow gold hinged case with signed gold cuvette, engine-tuned reverse to blank central cartouche. Case signed, numbered to the cuvette and inner and stamped PP&Co.
Dimensions
Diameter 48mm.
Footnote
It is not unusual for Patek Philippe watches from this early era to not be signed on the dial, as this was generally reserved for the retailer. In addition, although clearly separating themselves from others in terms of the quality of their movements, it wasn't until the turn of the 20th century Patek Philippe started to gain notoriety and signed their case, dial and movements, using individual numbers for the case and movement.
