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Patek Philippe Ref. 980J-10 18k gold hunting cased pocket watch

Partially verified

According to the auction house, this is an 18k gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch with a matching belcher link chain by Patek Philippe, reference 980J-10, dating to circa 2011. The source reports it is powered by an 18-jewel Calibre 1-17/140 hand-wound mechanical movement adjusted to five positions, heat, cold, and isochronism, carrying the PP seal. The white dial displays black Roman numeral hour markers, an outer track for the minutes, blackened hands, and a subsidiary seconds display at the 6 o'clock position. The gold hunter case measures 48mm in diameter, with an inner cuvette bearing an engraved presentation inscription.

Dial and open front hunter case of the Patek Philippe 18k gold pocket watch
Dial and open front hunter case of the Patek Philippe 18k gold pocket watch — Lyon & Turnbull. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.lyonandturnbull.com
Category
Pocket watch · Hunterd pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
980J-10
Catalogue / lot identifier
30
Source-reported date
circa 2011
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
5556285

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 External Configuration

The object is an 18k gold hunting-cased pocket watch, identified by the source as reference 980J-10. It features a hinged front cover and is accompanied by an 18k gold belcher link chain.

The winding crown and suspension bow are positioned at the 3 o'clock mark relative to the dial face. The case diameter is recorded as 48mm.

Evidence for this section
  • “substantial hinged 18k gold hunter case”
  • “Ref.980J-10”
  • “With 18k gold Patek Philippe belcher link chain.”
  • “Diameter 48mm.”
  • “Winding crown and arched suspension bow are positioned at 3 o'clock relative to the dial face.”

Dial Characteristics

The watch features a white dial with black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer minute track. The display includes blackened hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position.

The dial is signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' below the 12 o'clock position and 'SWISS' below the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “white dial black Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds, blackened hands”
  • “Hinged front cover opened to reveal a white dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' below 6 o'clock.”

Movement and Reported Specifications

The source identifies the movement as an 18-jewel, hand-wound Calibre 1-17/140, stated to be adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism, and five positions. The movement is reported to feature an overcoil hairspring, cam-type micro-regulation, and the PP seal.

The source further states that the inner cover of the case bears an engraved presentation inscription.

Evidence for this section
  • “Cal.1-17/140 hand-wound mechanical 18 jewel movement adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and five positions”
  • “overcoil hairspring, cam-type micro-regulation, PP seal”
  • “inner cover engraved with presentation inscription.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific text of the presentation inscription reported on the inner cuvette?
  • Does the provided serial number correlate with the reported circa 2011 production date?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Ref. 980J-10 18k gold hunting cased pocket watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference980J-10“Ref.980J-10”
Movement Number5556285“Movement No.5556285”
Case Number4528547“Case No.4528547”
Calibre1-17/140“Cal.1-17/140 hand-wound mechanical 18 jewel movement”
Diameter48mm“Diameter 48mm.”
Case Material18k gold“substantial hinged 18k gold hunter case”

Visible details

  • Hinged front cover opened to reveal a white dial signed 'PATEK PHILIPPE GENEVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' below 6 o'clock.
  • Dial features black Roman hour numerals, an outer minute chapter ring, blackened hands, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock.
  • Winding crown and arched suspension bow are positioned at 3 o'clock relative to the dial face.

Research qualifications

  • The internal mechanical movement and inner presentation engraving reported by the source are not shown in the provided photograph.

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

Consulted source

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18k gold hunting cased keyless pocket watch with matching chain Ref.980J-10, Movement No.5556285, Case No.4528547, made circa 2011 | 20 November 2025

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 11bc3318f8

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