Swiss gold and stainless steel watch with two tone dial Circa 1937

Open faced keyless lever pocket watch by Patek Philippe & Co.
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A fine Swiss stainless steel and pink gold open faced keyless lever watch with a two tone dial, circa 1937. Retailed by Walser Wald, Buenos Aires. This watch features a 17”’21/12 damascened nickel movement, signed Patek Philippe & Co., with a jewelled lever escapement and a bi metallic compensation balance. The dial is two tone silvered, marked with Patek Philippe & Cie, Walser Wald, and showcases raised pink gold Arabic, baton hour markers, subsidiary seconds dial, and gold feuille hands. The case is made of steel and 18k pink gold, with a satin finish and an engraved monogram. It is signed and numbered Patek Philippe & Co., 616598.
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The watch is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives, confirming its production in 1937 and its sale on April 12, 1938.
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Diameter: 45 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Cie Genève
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Movement is running. The dial has a fine scratch at 3 o’clock, tarnishing on the hour markers, and slight spotting on the subsidiary seconds. The case shows light scuffs, with engraved initials ‘JHL’ and scratches on the glass.
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Walser Wald was a well known Patek Philippe retailer based in Buenos Aires.