Patek Philippe
A yellow gold minute repeating split seconds chronograph open faced watch with 30 minute register, Made in 1913
Auction Closed
June 5, 07:33 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: white enamel, Breguet numerals, subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minute register
Caliber: 17"' ligne movement, highly jeweled
Movement number: 174'242
Case: 18k yellow gold, monogrammed cuvette, concealed hinged case back, the case with chronograph lock
Case number: 400'966
Size: 47 mm diameter
Signed: case, cuvette, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Patek Philippe presentation case
Patek Philippe began production of the minute repeater with split-second chronograph in 1870, offering models with and without a register. The model soon became a specialty within the maker's expanding collection. Interestingly, the booming economy of the United States drove significant demand for these timepieces, with approximately 50% of production going to the United States. Tiffany & Co., Bailey Banks and Biddle, Shreve, and Spaulding were among the prominent retailers of these prestigious watches. Although an estimated 900 minute repeating split-second chronographs were produced, only around 160 pieces have resurfaced in the market.