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Patek Philippe. A fine and unusual 18K gold rectangular hinged wristwatch with flared sides and Breguet numerals

SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, MOVEMENT NO. 811'177, CASE NO. 290'391, MANUFACTURED IN 1925

Details

Patek Philippe. A fine and unusual 18K gold rectangular hinged wristwatch with flared sides and Breguet numerals
Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, movement no. 811'177, case no. 290'391, manufactured in 1925
Cal. 10''' circular nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, wolf's tooth winding, silvered matte dial, applied gold Breguet numerals, outer railway minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, rectangular case, flared sides, hinged back, case, dial and movement signed
25.5 mm. wide & 37 mm. overall length

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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Lot Essay

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with rectangular tortoise-shape case, silvered dial and applied gold hour markers in 1925 and its subsequent sale on 20 October 1926.

The present lot is one of only four examples of such Patek Philippe "tortoise-shaped" wristwatch known to exist to date and furthermore believed to be the only one featuring Breguet numerals.

The model is distinguished by its distinct Art Deco design. Denominated "rectangular, tortoise shape" in the workbooks of Patek Philippe, the shape of the case resembles a turtle, a very popular animal during this era and symbol of good fortune and longevity in many civilisations.

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