Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold openface five minute repeating split chronograph keyless lever watch

RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., NO. 112389, CIRCA 1902

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Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold openface five minute repeating split chronograph keyless lever watch
Retailed by Tiffany & Co., No. 112389, circa 1902
With fully jewelled nickel-finished lever movement, wolf's tooth winding, gold cuvette, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands, two subsidiary dials indicating 60 minutes and 12 hours registers, in circular case with engraved monogram to the hinged back (No. 112389), repeating slide in the band, split second chronograph mechanism operated by one button in the band and through the crown, together with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, case, dial and movement signed by retailer
55 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Patek Philippe confirm production of this watch in 1902. It was sold without a case to Tiffany & Co. on 30 December 1902.

If one were to quickly glance at this watch, it may be assumed that the subsidiary dial to the 12 o'clock position displays constant seconds, when in fact it indicates 60 minutes register. The 60 minutes and 12 hours registers are a rare dial configuration.

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