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拍品专文
The Centennial Christmas Watch, 1916
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with Breguet numerals in 1915 and its subsequent sale on September 2nd of the following year. The Extract furthermore states that the movement number is also engraved on the cuvette and on the inside of the case back.
Given as a family gift 100 years ago this month, this Patek Philippe, retailed by Tiffany & Co., is a celebration of high-end watchmaking and one of Patek Philippe’s oldest continuous retail partnerships.
Patek Philippe's superior quality watches, such as the present example, are distinguished by an Extra quality movement and hidden hinges to the case. The rare feature of a solid gold dial furthermore enhances the appeal of this minute repeating watch.
Hidden Hinges
Hidden hinges on a watch are the ultimate expression of the highest level of the craftsmanship in the art of casemaking. It is form of subtlety that silently ‘screams’ mastery and is rarely seen on any watch, and only seen in the highest quality watches ever made. Henry Graves, Jr., the ultimate collector, personally requested the great majority of his pocket watches to be made with hidden hinges and at least 9 of his watches were made with this casemaker ‘complication’.
For another example of a hidden hinge, please see Lot 146 in this sale.
Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with Breguet numerals in 1915 and its subsequent sale on September 2nd of the following year. The Extract furthermore states that the movement number is also engraved on the cuvette and on the inside of the case back.
Given as a family gift 100 years ago this month, this Patek Philippe, retailed by Tiffany & Co., is a celebration of high-end watchmaking and one of Patek Philippe’s oldest continuous retail partnerships.
Patek Philippe's superior quality watches, such as the present example, are distinguished by an Extra quality movement and hidden hinges to the case. The rare feature of a solid gold dial furthermore enhances the appeal of this minute repeating watch.
Hidden Hinges
Hidden hinges on a watch are the ultimate expression of the highest level of the craftsmanship in the art of casemaking. It is form of subtlety that silently ‘screams’ mastery and is rarely seen on any watch, and only seen in the highest quality watches ever made. Henry Graves, Jr., the ultimate collector, personally requested the great majority of his pocket watches to be made with hidden hinges and at least 9 of his watches were made with this casemaker ‘complication’.
For another example of a hidden hinge, please see Lot 146 in this sale.