Swiss yellow gold minute repeating lever watch Circa 1919

Gold open faced repeater by Patek Philippe
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A Swiss 18 carat gold open faced minute repeating pocket watch, circa 1919. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York, U.S.A. The watch features an 18 ligne movement with a lever escapement. It has a gilt dial displaying Breguet style hour markers, an outer minute track, a sunk subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock, and blued spade hands. The case is crafted from plain 18 carat yellow gold, with a personally inscribed cuvette reading Arthur from Bess February 26, 1921, and a monogrammed hinged back. Both the case and movement are signed by the maker and retailer, while the retailer signs the dial. Accompanying the watch is a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, confirming the date of sale as November 4, 1920, and noting that the original case was replaced with a Tiffany case bearing the number 174’95.
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Diameter: 48 mm
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Signed: Tiffany & Co. – Patek, Philippe & Co. Switzerland
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The case is in overall very good condition, with only light surface wear throughout. The patina is most visible on the hinged front of the case. All numbers and markings are clear and legible. The dial is in good condition, showing signs of age consistent with its vintage. The repeater is chiming correctly, and the movement is running smoothly.