PATEK PHILIPPE | A YELLOW GOLD OPEN FACED MINUTE REPEATING WATCH WITH POWER RESERVE INDICATION MADE IN 1920

Dial: silvered, Breguet numeralsCaliber: 17'" ligne movement, 29 jewels Movement number: 197575Case: 18k yellow gold, concealed hinged case backCase number: 410942Size: diameter 46 mmSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1920 and sale on August 24, 1937 with Breguet numerals

CASE Case in fair condition with wear, scuffing and scratches consistent with age and use. Possible previous professional polish. Gold mark at the base of the bow rubbed. PPC stamp to the top of bow is legible. Slide with wear and scuffing. Case back with scuffing throughout and some surface scratches. Crystal glazing with some debris to the underside. Some surface scratches and scuffs. DIAL Dial with some signs of patina and dirt. Some surface scratches, especially below 12 passing through the signature. Some heavier oxidation and surface spots at 5. Some wear to the hands and applied indexes. MOVEMENT Power reserve indication operating. The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.
"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."

The present Patek Philippe features a minute repeating mechanism with power reserve and subsidiary seconds in a rare mechanical and aesthetic format. Examples from Patek Philippe normally have the subsidiary seconds and power reserve indication in separate locations at 6 and 12 o’clock respectively. In the present lot the seconds and power reserve are combined at the bottom of the dial, a combination which can only be found in only a handful of pocket watches from Patek Philippe.