Swiss 18 carat gold watch with rare double complication Circa 1879

Pocket watch with chronograph and  five minute repeater
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A pocket watch with chronograph and five minute repeater with an extract from the archives, made by Patek, Philippe & Cie in Genève, Switzerland, circa  1879. The numbered open faced case of this watch was crafted from 18 carat gold and has a monogram on the back lid. The white enamel dial has an outer ring with Arabic five minute numerals, Roman hour numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial and steel hands. The highly refined movement has a lever escapement and an unusual double complication: a chronograph and a 5 minute repeater.
The case and cuvette have matching numbers and the cuvette is signed.
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Diameter: 52 mm
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Weight: 128 g
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & C⁰, Genève
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The extract from the archives dated 2022 confirms the complete originality of the watch. This combination of complications is one of the rarest Patek Philippe pocket watches.