Swiss 18 carat gold and enamel high relief watch in original box Circa 1907

Watch in high relief case with red engine turned enamel
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A probably unique, gold and enamel high relief cased watch in original box, made by Patek, Philippe & Cie in Genève, Switzerland, circa 1907. The numbered open face case of this watch was crafted from 18 carat gold and enamel, has a back lid with red engine turned enamel and the numbered cuvette has a monogram. The white enamel dial has an outer ring with red Arabic five minute numerals, black Arabic hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and gold hands. The numbered movement has an exquisite Patek, Philippe precision lever escapement and Geneva striping decoration.
The dial, cuvette and movement are signed.
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Diameter: 47,5 mm
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Weight: 77 g
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & C^IE, Geneva, Switzerland
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The watch presented here is probably a unique piece. Other Patek Philippe pocket watch with this type of case are not known and most of the Patek Philippe relief cases are found on ladies’ watches.