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Patek Philippe. A fine 18K pink gold openface minute repeating split-second chronograph keyless lever watch Signed Patek Philippe & Co., Geneva, retailed by M. Scooler, New Orleans, Movement No. 97441, Case No. 218540, circa 1894 With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, bimetallic compensation balance, minute repeating on two gongs, factory engraved gold cuvette, the white enamel dial with stylized Arabic numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions in red, pink gold Louis XV hands, subsidiary dial indicating constant seconds, the circular case with engraved monogram to the hinged back, minute repeat activated through a slide in the band, split-second chronograph activated through a button in the crown and a button in the band, chronograph locking mechanism in the band, case stamped by maker, cuvette and movement signed by maker and retailer, dial signed by retailer 47 mm. diam.