Swiss important astronomical gold pocket watch Circa 1905

Minute repeater with split seconds chronograph by Patek Philippe & Co.
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An important astronomical gentleman’s Geneva pocket watch with minute repeater, perpetual calendar, moon phase and split seconds chronograph, circa 1902. Made for Shreve, Crump & Low Co. Boston, with Patek Philippe mahogany box.
Polished 18 Carat gold monogrammed case with a numbered and signed gold dome, split seconds chronograph buttons at 10 o’clock and in the crown, and both locked by a sliding lever in the band. Signed and numbered enamel dial with radial Roman hours, auxiliary seconds, indications for day and month, red date indicator, moon phase with cobalt blue enamelled golden moon phase disc and golden moon and stars, moon age and blued spade hands. And signed bridge movement, rhodium plated, Geneva striping decoration, very finely ground and bevelled chronograph steel parts, ratchet wheel, two hammers and two gongs, wolf’s teeth winding wheels, gold screw compensation balance, index spring fine adjusting device and counterpoised lever.
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Diameter: 54 mm
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Weight: 163 g
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Co. Genève
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This intricate pocket watch by Patek Philippe is not only a sophisticated collector’s piece but also a fantastic asset. The watch is noticeably heavy for a Lépine watch (163 g) and also large, making for a wonderfully comfortable feel when the watch is held. For all its many indications, the dial is elegant and clear cut. The movement is in pristine original condition.
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Shreve, Crump & Low
Shreve, Crump & Low, were founded in 1796 and are based in Boston, Massachusetts; the company is the longest standing supplier of high value gold and silver wares as well as luxury goods in North America. Shreve, Crump & Low had close relations with Patek Philippe for decades; the company is also responsible for a number of important trophies such as the Davis Cup trophy and the CY Young Award.