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Patek Philippe Two-Train Trip Repeater
Made in 1903, three years after the introduction of Patek Philippe's first trip minute repeating movements, this early example of such complex timepiece is preserved in fine original condition.
Its 17''' Patek Philippe movement features the rare and desirable tandem wound two-train mechanism, one for the going and one for the repeating work. Traditionally, the repeating mechanism of a watch is activated by pushing a slide in the case band, thus winding and releasing it at the same time. The advantages of this system are the clean lines of the case, the enhanced dust resistance and most importantly permitting the owner the activation of the repeat train many times at will from only one winding. Both the going and striking train are wound by the crown with a two-train trip repeater. The repeater is triggered by a simple push down on the crown.
This ‘custom invoice’ watch was made for Tiffany & Co. in 1903 and exported to Tiffany & Co. for retail. Interesting Tiffany & Co. ‘upgraded’ the simple enamel dial supplied with the movement from Patek Philippe with the 18k gold hand engraved dial seen with the presently offer watch. Tiffany & Co. spared no expense in the production of this watch and cased it with a double hidden-hinge, the pinnacle of casemaking from the era.
Made in 1903, three years after the introduction of Patek Philippe's first trip minute repeating movements, this early example of such complex timepiece is preserved in fine original condition.
Its 17''' Patek Philippe movement features the rare and desirable tandem wound two-train mechanism, one for the going and one for the repeating work. Traditionally, the repeating mechanism of a watch is activated by pushing a slide in the case band, thus winding and releasing it at the same time. The advantages of this system are the clean lines of the case, the enhanced dust resistance and most importantly permitting the owner the activation of the repeat train many times at will from only one winding. Both the going and striking train are wound by the crown with a two-train trip repeater. The repeater is triggered by a simple push down on the crown.
This ‘custom invoice’ watch was made for Tiffany & Co. in 1903 and exported to Tiffany & Co. for retail. Interesting Tiffany & Co. ‘upgraded’ the simple enamel dial supplied with the movement from Patek Philippe with the 18k gold hand engraved dial seen with the presently offer watch. Tiffany & Co. spared no expense in the production of this watch and cased it with a double hidden-hinge, the pinnacle of casemaking from the era.