Pocket watch · Minute-repeating pocket watch with chronograph

Patek Philippe Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This Patek Philippe & Cie pocket watch, numbered 112311, is a minute-repeater featuring an integrated chronograph function. Constructed in 1902 and sold in 1903, the watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold four-body "bassine" case, measuring 49 mm in diameter. The rear cover features a royal blue translucent champlevé enamel monogram. The white enamel dial is detailed with radial dauphine numerals, an outer minute track with concentric fifths-of-a-second divisions, and red Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals. Timekeeping is managed by a rhodium-plated 19''' movement with fausses côtes decoration, 35 jewels, a counterpoised straight-line lever escapement, and a cut bimetallic compensation balance with a blued steel Breguet balance spring. The movement includes a swan-neck micrometer regulator and is equipped with repeating gongs activated by a slide on the case band. A dedicated gold cuvette is present within the hinged case back.

The Patek Philippe pocket watch shown alongside its Extract from the Archives. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source: catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category: Pocket watch · Minute-repeating pocket watch with chronograph
Maker / attribution: Patek Philippe & Cie
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: 139
Source-reported date: 1902
Source-reported place: Switzerland
Source-reported serial: 112311

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

The watch is housed in an 18K yellow gold four-body case of bassine profile. The external back cover displays a royal blue translucent champlevé enamel monogram. The case features a bolt at the 11 o'clock position designed to lock the chronograph mechanism. Internally, a dedicated hinged gold cuvette protects the movement from the exterior elements.

The white enamel dial utilizes radial dauphine numerals. The outer perimeter includes a minute track combined with concentric fifths-of-a-second divisions. Red Arabic numerals are used to mark the five-minute and five-second intervals. The time is indicated by gold Louis XVI hands, complemented by a subsidiary seconds register at the bottom of the dial face.

Evidence for this section

“Four-body, ?bassine?, polished, the back cover decorated with a royal blue translucent enamel monogram, bolt at 11 to lock the chronograph.”
“White enamel with radial dauphine numerals, outer minute track and concentric fifths of a second divisions, red Arabic five minute/seconds numerals, subsidiary seconds.”

Movement and Escapement

The watch is powered by a 19-ligne, 35-jewel, rhodium-plated movement. The plates and bridges are finished with fausses côtes decoration. The timing regulation is achieved through a cut bimetallic compensation balance paired with a blued steel Breguet balance spring, adjusted by a swan-neck micrometer regulator.

The movement functions include a counterpoised straight-line lever escapement. Chronograph operation is controlled via a button located in the crown. The minute-repeater mechanism utilizes gongs which are engaged by a slide mechanism located on the side of the case band.

Evidence for this section

“42 mm., 19???, rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 35 jewels, counterpoised straight-line lever escapement”
“cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, swan-neck micrometer regulator, chronograph button in the crown, repeating on gongs activated by a slide on the band.”

Signatures and Provenance

The timepiece is signed on the dial, the case, the hinged cuvette, and the movement plates, confirming the originality of its components. The provenance is supported by the inclusion of an Extract from the Archives, which details the original date of manufacture and the initial sale date in 1903.

Regarding the current condition of the object, the auction report provides a grading of AA, signifying very good overall status.

Evidence for this section

“Dial, case, cuvette and movement signed.”
“Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.”
“Case: 3-9 Good Scratched Movement: 3* Good Overhaul recommended”

Open research questions

What is the identity of the original owner represented by the royal blue translucent enamel monogram?
Has the movement's overhaul status changed since the 2007 archive extract date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Minute Repeating Chronograph Pocket Watch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Maker	Patek Philippe & Cie	“Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve”
Movement Number	112311	“No. 112311”
Case Number	230368	“case No. 230368”
Year of Manufacture	1902	“Made in 1902”
Sale Date	October 22, 1903	“sold on October 22nd, 1903”
Case Material	18K Gold	“18K gold and champlevé enamel pocket watch”
Jewel Count	35	“35 jewels”

Visible details

Back cover displays royal blue translucent champleve enamel monogram
Chronograph function operated via button in crown and locked with bolt at 11
Dial features red Arabic numerals for five-minute and seconds intervals

Research qualifications

Movement maintenance recommended per auction description
Case condition noted as having scratches

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

Consulted source

'Minute Repeater & Chronograph' Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 112311, case No. 230368. Made in 1902, sold on October 22nd, 1903. Very fine and rare, minute-repeating, 18K gold and champlevé enamel pocket watch with chronograph.Accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 2ae756d427

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