Patek Philippe, Rare and Early 18k Yellow Gold Half Quarter Hour Repeater, Circa 1868 with Original Box Case: 49 mm, 18k yellow gold, case no. 27,027 Dial: white enamel dial, black painted Roman numerals, 5 minute track, blued spade hands Movement: Patek Philippe, lever escapement, gilt movement, bi-metallic balance, wolf's tooth winding, stem wind/set, steel hammers striking on gong rods Signed: Patek Philippe on exterior of cuvette, serial no. 27,027 on interior of caseback, interior/exterior of cuvette, and on the movement beneath the dial Lot includes original Patek Philippe box. Please note: due to a "double strike" of one of the case serial numbers, the lot does not qualify for an Extract from the Archives. HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Type: Patek Philippe, Rare and Early 18k Yellow Gold Half Quarter Hour Repeater Circa 1868 with Original Box
Dial: white enamel dial, black painted Roman numerals, 5 minute track
Hands: blued spade hands
Metal: 18k yellow gold
Case: #case no. 27,027
Case Width: 49 mm
Watch Movement: Patek Philippe, lever escapement, gilt movement, bi-metallic balance, wolf's tooth winding, stem wind/set, steel hammers striking on gong rods
Circa: 1868
Condition: lot is in overall very good condition for its age. Dial is superb, crystal with slight occasional scratches. Case is in good condition; some wear to the bow, Guilloche on caseback/reeded flanks of case still retain strong proportions. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"