Swiss 18 carat gold watch with double complication Circa 1879

Gold repeating chronograph
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A five minute repeating chronograph pocket watch made by Patek Philippe in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1879. The open faced case of this watch, crafted from 18 carat gold, has a monogram on the back lid. The white enamel dial has Roman hours, an outer minute track with fifth of a second divisions and Arabic five minute numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock and blued steel hands. The movement is fitted with an extremely rare, highly refined lever escapement.
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 & Co Genève
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The extract from the archives dated 2022 confirms the complete originality of this watch. This combination of complications is one of the rarest for Patek Philippe pocket watches.