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Patek Philippe 18ct yellow gold fob watch

Partially verified

This 18ct yellow gold fob watch is attributed to Patek Philippe and dated to 1897. The timepiece features a white enamel dial with Roman numeral hour markers, a black painted outer minute track, and blue steel spade hands. The case measures 28mm in diameter and is decorated on both the front and back covers with enamel scenes described as depicting "Le nuit" and "Le jour". The watch is powered by a manual 10''' calibre movement. It is provided with an extract from the archives. The exterior of the case shows engraved detailing surrounding the enamel work on the covers. The watch functions as a manually wound pocket timepiece.

The fob watch with its case covers closed, displaying the enamel work.
The fob watch with its case covers closed, displaying the enamel work. — Somlo London. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.somlo.com
Category
Pocket watch · Fob watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
3404
Source-reported date
1897
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The watch is housed in an 18ct yellow gold case measuring 28mm. The design incorporates decorative enamel work on both the front and back case covers. These covers display contrasting figurative scenes representing "Le nuit" and "Le jour". The gold frame surrounding these central enamel panels is detailed with intricate engraving.

The dial is finished in white enamel. The hour markers consist of painted Roman numerals, complemented by a black painted outer minute track. The time is displayed via blue steel spade-shaped hands, which contrast against the white surface of the dial. The dial includes the signature Patek Philippe & Co Genève.

Evidence for this section
  • “18ct yellow gold”
  • “Front and back case back decorated with "Le nuit" and "le jour" enamel scenes”
  • “White enamel dial featuring black painted outer minute track and Roman numeral hour markers”

Movement and Technical Specifications

The timepiece operates on a manually wound movement, specifically identified as a 10''' calibre. This movement sits within the 28mm gold case. As a pocket-sized watch, it is designed for manual operation via the crown located at the top of the case, consistent with the construction of 19th-century fob watches.

The watch is accompanied by an extract from the archives, which serves as documentation for the piece.

Evidence for this section
  • “Movement: Manual”
  • “Calibre: 10'''”
  • “Accessories : Extract from the Archives”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch is listed with the vendor Patek Philippe. The manufacture date is stated as 1897. The piece includes an extract from the archives, which verifies details about the watch from the records held by the manufacturer.

The object is identified by the SKU 3404. No further provenance or ownership history is provided in the source text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Made: 1897”
  • “SKU: 3404”
  • “Accessories : Extract from the Archives”

Open research questions

  • Are the enamel scenes verified as original to the 1897 production date?
  • Does the extract from the archives confirm the 1897 date or the 1908 date mentioned in the URL?
  • What is the specific movement serial number for this 10''' calibre?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe 18ct yellow gold fob watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPatek Philippe“Patek Philippe”
Date1897“Made: 1897”
Material18ct yellow gold“18ct yellow gold”
MovementManual 10'''“Calibre: 10'''”
Case dimensions28mm“Case dimensions: 28mm”
Dial featuresWhite enamel, Roman numerals, blue steel spade hands“White enamel dial featuring black painted outer minute track and Roman numeral hour markers with blue steel spade hands”
Case decorationLe nuit and Le jour enamel scenes“Front and back case back decorated with "Le nuit" and "le jour" enamel scenes”
AccessoriesExtract from the Archives“Accessories : Extract from the Archives”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial with Roman numerals
  • Blue steel spade-style hands
  • Engraved gold case borders surrounding enamel work
  • Manual winding crown at the 12 o'clock position

Research qualifications

  • The specific artists responsible for the enamel work are not identified
  • The source title mentions 1908 in the URL while the text body states 1897

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

18ct yellow gold Patek Philippe enamel set fob watch. Made 1897

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record ce9a6c1d8f

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