Fine Swiss yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch Circa 1863

Gold keyless wind lever pocket watch by Patek Philippe & Co.
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A fine and rare Swiss 18 carat yellow gold hunting cased pocket watch, circa 1863. The timepiece features a mechanical jewelled movement with a lever escapement. Its white enamel dial showcases radial Roman numerals, an outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, and blued steel Breguet hands. The 18 carat yellow gold engine turned case has a cuvette, and a hinged back. It bears the signature of Patek Philippe. Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, confirming the date of sale on August 16, 1916.
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Diameter: 44 mm
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Co. Genève
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The case cover and back show signs of wear, including pitting, and patina. There are also indentations on the cuvette. The dial has a hairline at 2 o’clock with some discoloration within the hairline and around the sub-seconds aperture. The hands show patina, especially at the centre arbour, and there is some dust present. The movement is operational but shows signs of wear.