Swiss 18K gold pocket watch with black dial Circa 1936

Gold open faced lever pocket watch
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A fine Swiss 18K yellow gold keyless pocket watch, circa 1936. Retailed by Eberhard, Milan. The movement was made in 1923 and encased in 1936, and sold on December 10th, 1936. A polished case, the back with engraved initials R.B., semi-concealed hinge. Black dial with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer gilt painted minute track, subsidiary seconds and yellow gold dauphine hands. A frosted gilt movement, 18 jewels, wolf’s tooth winding, moustache straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot’s patent micrometre regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Diameter: 49 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Cie  Genève
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According to the Extract from the Archives, the movement of this watch was made in 1923 and encased and sold in 1936. At this time it is described as having a silvered dial with raised gold indexes. It is likely that the present and extremely attractive black dial was fitted sometime in the 1950s before being re-sold by Eberhard in Milan.