Patek Philippe translucent green enamelled 18k gold hunting case pocket watch, hand engraved dial with Calatrava Cross

A rare, very fine hunting case pocket watch
from the renowned Swiss watch manufactory
Patek Philippe & Cie
Genéve
in a translucent green enamelled 18k gold case
year of manufacture: 1862

This very fine, valuable hunting case pocket watch was delivered to the Parisian company A. H. Rodanet. Auguste Hilaire Rodanet was a watchmaker, dealer and representative of Patek Philippe in France. The watch has an extremely rare enamel dial in an unique design. On the enamel dial is a pale blue Calatrava Cross engraved on ivory-colored background. For several decades, Patek Philippe uses this Calatrava cross artful as a trademark. On 27 April 1887 "Patek Philippe Geneve à Manufacturers Co." was registered trade mark with his symbol, the Calatrava Cross. In 1932 Calatrava was awarded the name of the timepiece, which has become the epitome of elegance. In conclusion, the Calatrava Cross in the 12th Century on the banners used an order of knights of the Cistercians, who defended with unprecedented bravery, the fortress of Calatrava.
The 18k gold case is translucent green enamelled on both sides and with a 18k gold cuvette equipped, in which is engraved "Patek Philippe & Cie Genéve, Werk-Nr. 21022, A. H. Rodanet & Co 38 Rue Vivienne Paris" bears. Inside the golden case is ticking the high-quality, early bridge movement with its excellent quality Patek Philippe features.

Detail on the watch:
Dial
enamel
blue enamelled Calatrava cross on an invory-coloured backround
radial Roman numerals
inner five-minute divisions
blued Breguet hands
very good condition

Movement
bridge movement
frosted
gilt
blued screws
gold train
wolfteeth winding wheels
ruby endstone on balance
he movement was recently professionally overhauled, it is fully functional and is in a very good working condition.

Case
18K gold, à goutte
translucent green enamelled on both sides
numbered and signed 18k gold dome
front side set with diamond roses
back side with floral gold decoration
decorated band
diameter approx. 32 mm without pendant
very good condition with slightly traces of use
The watch is fully functional, is running very well and is in a very good used total condition.