Patek Philippe
Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A yellow gold and enamel hunting cased keyless watch, Circa 1857
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March 31, 05:46 PM GTNN
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Current Bid
1,100 USD
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Description
Dial: two-tone white enamel with central motif
Caliber: 13''' mechanical, jeweled
Movement number: 12'734
Case: 18k yellow gold, hinged guilloché enamel case back
Case number: 61'008
Size: 38 mm diameter
Signed: case signed by maker and retailer, movement signed by retailer
Box: no
Papers: no
Circa 1857, the present watch exemplifies one of horology’s most illustrious partnerships. Established in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany, the legendary American jeweler became synonymous with luxury, offering an unparalleled selection of “fancy goods” and emerging as the preeminent purveyor of fine t.mes pieces in the Americas. Such was Tiffany’s prestige that most watches retailed by the firm bore only the retailer’s signature—save for those by Patek Philippe, a rare exception that underscores the enduring transatlantic alliance forged in 1851.