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Patek, Philippe & Cie hunter case pocket watch

Partially verified

This 18K gold hunter case pocket watch is attributed by the source to Patek, Philippe & Cie and dated to circa 1903. Measuring 50.5 mm in diameter, the watch is catalogued with a lever escapement, an 18K gold cuvette, and an approximate total weight of 116.6 grams. The white dial features black Arabic numerals, an outer track, blued steel hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position. Movement number 119.182 and case number 262.076 are reported by the auction house, along with an accompanying leather pouch.

Front view of open Patek, Philippe & Cie 18K gold hunter case pocket watch showing dial and crown
Front view of open Patek, Philippe & Cie 18K gold hunter case pocket watch showing dial and crown — Stockholms Auktionsverk Fine Art. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
auctionet.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunter case pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Patek, Philippe & Cie
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
2091
Source-reported date
circa 1903
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
119.182

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

Dial and Visual Appointments

The timepiece features a white dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENÈVE' beneath the 12 o'clock marker. Time is indicated by blued steel spade/poire hands.

The dial layout includes black Breguet-style Arabic numerals, an outer minute track with triangular five-minute markers, and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position featuring Arabic ten-second numerals.

Evidence for this section
  • “White dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENÈVE' below the 12 o'clock marker.”
  • “Black Breguet-style Arabic numerals with an outer minute track and triangular five-minute markers.”
  • “Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic ten-second numerals.”
  • “Blued steel spade/poire hour hand and matching minute hand.”

Case and External Construction

The watch is encased in 18K gold and measures 50.5 mm in diameter. The hunter case features a hinged front cover that opens to the left.

The winding crown and fluted collar are located at the 3 o'clock position. The total weight of the watch is stated to be approximately 116.6 grams, and it includes an 18K gold cuvette.

Evidence for this section
  • “50.5 mm”
  • “18K gold”
  • “Hinged front cover opened to the left revealing the dial.”
  • “Winding crown, fluted collar, and bow situated at the 3 o'clock position on the case band.”
  • “total weight approx. 116.6 grams”
  • “cuvette in 18K gold”

Mechanism and Technical Specifications

The movement is described as having a lever escapement. The watch is associated with movement number 119.182 and case number 262.076.

The auction house reported that the movement was running at the time of cataloging, though they provide no functional warranty.

Evidence for this section
  • “lever escapement”
  • “Movement no. 119.182”
  • “Case no. 262.076”
  • “The movement is running at the time of cataloging. No functional warranty is provided for watches.”

Open research questions

  • Do the internal hallmarks confirm the attribution to Patek, Philippe & Cie?
  • Does movement number 119.182 correspond with Patek, Philippe & Cie production records for the circa 1903 period?
  • Is the leather pouch mentioned in the catalogue text an original accessory?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek, Philippe & Cie hunter case pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Case diameter50.5 mm“50.5 mm”
Case material18K gold“18K gold”
Escapementlever escapement“lever escapement”
Cuvette18K gold“cuvette in 18K gold”
Total weightapprox. 116.6 grams“total weight approx. 116.6 grams”
Movement number119.182“Movement no. 119.182”
Case number262.076“Case no. 262.076”
Estimated Datingcirca 1903“circa 1903”

Visible details

  • White dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENÈVE' below the 12 o'clock marker.
  • Black Breguet-style Arabic numerals with an outer minute track and triangular five-minute markers.
  • Subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock with Arabic ten-second numerals.
  • Blued steel spade/poire hour hand and matching minute hand.
  • Hinged front cover opened to the left revealing the dial.
  • Winding crown, fluted collar, and bow situated at the 3 o'clock position on the case band.

Research qualifications

  • Movement mechanism is not visible in the provided image.
  • Leather pouch reported in the catalogue text is not shown in this photograph.

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

Consulted source

PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE, pocket watch, 50.5 mm, hunter case, 18K gold, circa 1903. Clocks & Watches - Pocket & Stop Watches - Auctionet

Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record 0183dfacbd

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