A fine and rare stainless steel openface watch, Patek Philippe & Co., Genève, Retailed by Eberhard, Milan, Movement No. 870825, Case No. 623140, 1941

nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance,  micrometer regulator, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, stamped twice with the Seal of Geneva, pink dial with applied baton and dot markers, subsidiary seconds, circular case, gold crown, snap back, case, dial and movement signed.

Accompanied by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch in 1941 and its subsequent sale on December 13th of that year.

Patek Philippe traditionally made few examples of pocket watches in stainless steel. During the Second World War, however, the price of gold jumped, so stainless steel watches began appearing more frequently and became a more affordable alternative to watches made in precious metals.