Patek Philippe
Reference 772, A yellow gold minute repeating open faced watch, Made in 1925
Lot Closed
November 4, 04:04 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Reference 772
A yellow gold minute repeating open faced watch, Made in 1925
Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 17''' ligne movement, 31 jewels
Movement number: 198'006
Case: 18k yellow gold, personally inscribed cuvette, monogrammed hinged case back
Case number: 678'959
Size: 46.5 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on September 16, 1953
This historically important minute repeater is a stunningly beautiful example of mid 20th century case and dial making combined with a 17 lignes Patek Philippe movement finished to the highest standards. Made for a scion of the famed American Du Pont family, this watch features the original fob, presentation cuvette, as well the original owner’s initials elegantly engraved on the case back. The movement, which has just been serviced, is exceptionally preserved and one can see the HOX engraved near the balance confirming this watch was made for the American market. The mint, unrestored dial with Breguet numbers is housed in a Patek Philippe bassine style case with hidden hinges, the ultimate sign of the finest case making of the era.