Lot Essay
Reference 865, a hunter case pocket watch, was launched in 1969 and remained in production until the early 1990s. It was available in yellow and white gold and with a variety of decoration styles, including enamel miniatures or portraits, chased or engraved scenes and others.
It is thought that approx. 220 decorated cases were made by the best artists of the time, each unique.
For other examples of Patek Philippe's dress watches with engraved hunting scenes see Patek Philippe Museum, Patek Philippe Watches, Vol. II, 2013, pp. 382 & 383.
It is thought that approx. 220 decorated cases were made by the best artists of the time, each unique.
For other examples of Patek Philippe's dress watches with engraved hunting scenes see Patek Philippe Museum, Patek Philippe Watches, Vol. II, 2013, pp. 382 & 383.
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