Swiss rose gold split-seconds chronograph Circa 1893

Rose gold ankerchromometer by Patek Philippe
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A very heavy and rare Swiss 18 carat rose gold open faced split-seconds chronograph lever precision watch, circa 1893. Retailed by Tiffany & Co, New York. Patek Philippe precision lever movement, split-seconds chronograph, Geneva striping decoration. Cuvette with later dedication: Larry Waterburg S.P. Harlan Jan. 1st 1923. White enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic five minutes, subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands. Plain case.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 135 g
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Signed: Tiffany & Co New York Suisse
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With 54 mm and 135 gr. this piece is an impressive and very rare Patek Philippe pocket watch. In 1893 Patek Philippe supplied a series of these fine split-seconds chronograph movements to Tiffany in New York. They all were made for the American market and had 97000 numbers.