Patek Philippe
A rare yellow gold open faced watch with center seconds, Circa 1940
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 10,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered, applied Arabic and enamel baton numerals, blued steel central seconds hand
Caliber: 17'' ligne movement
Movement number: 880'791
Case: 18k yellow gold, hinged case back
Case number: 643'319
Size: 44 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case
The present lot includes the very rare feature of central seconds. This feature is found in only a handful of open-faced pocket watches made by Patek Philippe in the 20th century.