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Patek Philippe & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This 18-karat yellow gold hunter case pocket watch is signed by Patek Philippe & Cie. and associated with retailer J. Goldstein of Mobile, Alabama. Measuring 48.00 mm in diameter, the exterior case features an engraved monogram on its polished surface. The source reports a stem-wound and set jeweled nickel lever movement with fausses côtes finishing, numbered 132440, set beneath a gold cuvette. Internal features reported include a white porcelain dial with painted Arabic numerals, an outer calibrated chapter ring, gold lance hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.

Front view of closed Patek Philippe 18-karat yellow gold monogrammed hunter case pocket watch
Front view of closed Patek Philippe 18-karat yellow gold monogrammed hunter case pocket watch — Freeman's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
freemansauction.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe & Cie.
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
78
Source-reported date
Not established
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
132440

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 Construction

The watch is housed in an 18-karat yellow gold hunter-style case measuring 48.00 mm in diameter. The exterior features a polished finish with an engraved monogram on the front cover. The watch includes a fluted winding crown and a curved bow at the 12 o'clock position.

The case back and front exhibit superficial scratches and wear. Condition reports note a light, small outward protruding dent near the stem on the front, and a light dent and a linear dent on the case back near the hinge. The case is signed '18K J. GOLDSTEIN MOBILE 18K 149927'.

Evidence for this section
  • “48.00 mm case diameter”
  • “polished bezel, monogrammed engraved case”
  • “Case signed 18K J. GOLDSTEIN MOBILE 18K 149927.”
  • “very light and small outward protruding dent near the stem on the case front and a very light and small dent on the case back along with a light linear dent near the hinge on the case back.”

Dial and Visual State

The watch is fitted with a white porcelain dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie'. Features include painted Arabic numerals, an outer chapter ring calibrated to 60 units, gold lance hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.

The dial contains several hairline fractures extending from 10 o'clock across the dial to the top of the seconds subdial and to the 3-4 o'clock region. The watch is missing its crystal. The hands exhibit a film and discoloration.

Evidence for this section
  • “white porcelain dial signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie”
  • “The crystal is missing and there are several hairline fractures extending from 10 o'clock across dial to the top of the seconds subdial and to 3-4 o'clock.”
  • “Both watch hands have a film (removable) on them with one having discoloration.”

Mechanism Details

The internal mechanism is a stem-wound and set jeweled and adjusted nickel lever movement with a 'fausses côtes' finish. The movement is protected by an internal gold cuvette.

The movement is signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co. J. Goldstein MOBILE. ALA.' and numbered 132440. It shows minor discoloration, though no signs of rust. The source notes the watch winds, sets, and runs, but has not been timed for accuracy.

Evidence for this section
  • “stem wound and set jeweled and adjusted nickel lever movement with fausses ctes finish signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co. J. Goldstein MOBILE. ALA.”
  • “Movement number: 132440.”
  • “Pocket watch winds, sets and runs but has not been timed for accuracy.”
  • “Minor discoloration to the movement with no signs of rust.”

Open research questions

  • What is the date of manufacture for serial number 132440?
  • What is the significance of the secondary number 149927 found on the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe & Cie. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case Diameter48.00 mm“48.00 mm case diameter”
Movement Number132440“Movement number: 132440.”
Case Signature and Serial18K J. GOLDSTEIN MOBILE 18K 149927“Case signed 18K J. GOLDSTEIN MOBILE 18K 149927.”
Dial MaterialWhite porcelain“white porcelain dial signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie”
Retailer AssociationJ. Goldstein, Mobile, Alabama“signed PATEK, PHILIPPE & Co. J. Goldstein MOBILE. ALA.”

Visible details

  • Circular yellow gold hunter case with a smooth polished finish.
  • Elaborate flowing calligraphic monogram engraved across the front case cover.
  • Fluted winding crown surmounted by a smooth curved bow at the 12 o'clock position.

Research qualifications

  • The watch is photographed closed, obscuring the dial, movement, and internal hallmarks.
  • The source condition report notes a missing crystal, hairline dial fractures, and minor dents to the case.

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

Consulted source

An 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hunter Case Pocket Watch, Patek... | Freeman's

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 7b7fbdb158

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