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Patek Philippe
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A RARE 18K YELLOW GOLD OPEN-FACED SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH MINUTE REPEATING WATCH WITH REGISTER, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO.1900 MVT AND CASE 111748
- yellow gold and enamel
- diameter 44 mm
• Cal. 16''' manual-winding nickel lever movement, minute repeating on two steel gongs • white enamel dial, painted Breguet numerals, outer ring calibrated for chronograph seconds, blued steel hands, two subsidiary dials for 30-minute register and constant seconds • 18k yellow gold case, repeating slide and chronograph button to the band • dial signed by retailer, case and movement numbered by maker
Condition
Running at the time of cataloguing, however may benefit from service in the future. Case, dial, movement, and repeater in good condition. Dail, case, and movement signed Tiffany & Co., however the movement and case numbers are both Patek Philippe & Co.
Please note that the chronograph is split, as shown on the present image.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
Accompanied by an Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on 15 November 1900.
Patek Philippe began producing split-second chronograph minute repeating watches in the late 1870s. Roughly 1000 were produced with almost half of them sold in the United States. After 1900, Patek Philippe began designing the watches with an open face and a 30-minute register, which can be seen in the present lot.
Patek Philippe began producing split-second chronograph minute repeating watches in the late 1870s. Roughly 1000 were produced with almost half of them sold in the United States. After 1900, Patek Philippe began designing the watches with an open face and a 30-minute register, which can be seen in the present lot.