Very rare Swiss 18K gold keyless lever pocket watch Circa 1903

Rose gold hunting cased watch
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A very rare Swiss 18 carat rose gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch made by Patek, Philippe & Cie in Geneva, circa 1903. Retailed by Zigerli & Cie in Berne. The bridge movement with a piston tooth lever escapement and gold screw compensation balance. White enamel dial with Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track, sunk subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued spade hands. The plain case with a monogram on the front. Dial and movement signed by the watchmaker, case and movement numbered, cuvette signed by the retailer. Comes with the original presentation box.
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Diameter: 53 mm
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Weight: 125 g
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Signed: Patek, Philippe & Cie Genève
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In 1893, Gottfried Zigerli opened his watch and jewellery store, Zigerli & Cie, in Bern.
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In 1911, under the direction of Karl Zigerli, the company moved to the current location, Spitalgasse 14.
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Karl Zigerli and Robert Iff merged their two Bern specialist shops, Zigerli & Cie and Willy Iff, to form Zigerli+Iff AG in 1967.