Patek Philippe "Murat-Style" florally chased and two-tone enamelled 18k gold pocket watch
Patek Philippe "Murat-Style" florally chased and two-tone enamelled 18k gold pocket watch
A very fine rare gentleman's pocket watch
Patek Philippe & Cie
Geneva, Switzerland
Murat-Style
caliber 17'''
fine florally chased and decorated with black & blue enamel
in 18k gold execution
This very fine gentleman's pocket watch was manufactured in by Patek Philippe in Geneva around 1925. The 18k gold case is decorated in a so-called "Murat"-Style. The bezel and the edge of the back side are elegant and florally chased interrupted by decoration in black & blue enamel. Especially noteworthy are the expressive bow and the stylish pendant which are enameled on both sides and give the watch an unique, refined touch. The silvered dial has applied Arabic gold numerals, a sunk auxiliary second and Breguet solid gold hands. Inside the gold case is ticking the high-quality, stripe-decorated bridge movement with eye-catching jewels and presents excellent quality Patek Philippe features. The movement was adjusted to eight positions and is awarded with two embossed Geneva quality hallmarks for the highest quality of manufacturing and processing.
Details on the watch:
Dial
silvered
applied Arabic numerals
outer five-minute divisions
sunk auxiliary seconds
Breguet gold hands
signed "Patek, Philippe & Cie. Genèva, Switzerland"
very good condition with slightly traces of use
Movement
bridge movement
stripe-decorated
caliber 17'''
8 positions adjusted
18 jewels
two Geneva quality hallmarks
gold train
mirror-polished screws
wolfteeth winding wheels
counterpoised lever
gold screw compensation balance
blued Breguet balance spring
fine adjusting device
ruby endstone on balance and escape wheel
The movement was recently overhauled, it is fully functional and running very well.
Case
18k yellow gold
fine satined push back
fine chased and decorated with black enamel on both sides on the edge
diameter approx. 45mm without pendant
total weight of the watch: 58 grams
very good condition
The watch is fully functional, is running very well and is in a very good, used total condition.