Swiss watch with chronograph and 30 min. counter Circa 1910

Open faced pocket watch by Patek Philippe
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A Geneva pocket watch with chronograph and 30 min. counter, with original box, circa 1910.
18 carat gold case, engraved monogram, gold dome with presentation engraving: “Arbed-Terres Rouges à leur fidéle collaborateur 1907-1927 Directeur à Belval” (Arbed-Terre Rouges to their faithful colleague 1907-1927 Director in Belval). White enamel dial, two sunk subsidiary dials for 30 minute counter and constant seconds, jumping centre seconds, Breguet numerals, blued steel hands. Bridge movement, gold screw compensation balance.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Weight: 110 g
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Signed: Patek Philippe & Cie. Genève
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The name ARBED is an acronym for “Aciéries Réunies de Burbach-Eich-Dudelange” (“United Steelworks Burbach-Eich-Duedelingen) and was a Luxembourgish steel group.