Swiss 18k gold hunting cased minute repeater Circa 1893

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Kenmerk: SB0657
Diameter: 52 mm

Estimate: € 13.000 - 26.000
Price sold: € 32.200

Fine and rare gold minute repeating full hunter by Patek Philippe

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A fine and rare 18 carat rose gold hunting cased minute repeating pocket watch, circa 1893, manual winding nickel lever jeweled movement. White enamel dial, black painted Roman numerals, subsidiary dial for constant seconds and outer minute track. Polished case, case back decorated with raised ‘GJ’ monogram, repetition slide to the band, engraved cuvette, snap on back . Case, dial and movement signed. With a Certificate of Origin dated 1896, Extract from the Archives confirming sale in 1896 and presentation case.

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Diameter: 52 mm
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Genève
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The minute repeating complication is one of Patek Philippe’s specialities and has long been favoured by collectors and watch enthusiasts for both its ingenuity and refinement. Until 1900 Patek Philippe watches with minute repetition tended to be supplied with hunting cases. At the beginning of the 20th century, the style turned in favour of open faced watches. The minute repeating complication is still produced by Patek Philippe today and the price of a new minute repeating pocket watch is approximately CHF 100.000 (€ 88.240).
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For further examples of minute repeating watches see M. Huber & A. Banbery, Patek Philippe Pocket watches, edition 1982, pp. 217-220.

Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Genève