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Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Five-Minute Repeating Open Face Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This open-face pocket watch by Patek Philippe is crafted in yellow gold with a 45 mm case diameter. According to an accompanying Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives, the timepiece was manufactured with a five-minute repeating mechanism in 1907 and subsequently sold on 10 March 1915. It features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds subdial situated at the 6 o'clock position. The manual-wind movement is catalogued under movement number 137'673 and case number 276'846.

Front view of the Patek Philippe open-face pocket watch showing the white enamel dial and yellow gold case
Front view of the Patek Philippe open-face pocket watch showing the white enamel dial and yellow gold case — Christie's. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
onlineonly.christies.com
Category
Pocket watch · Five-minute repeating open face pocket watch
Maker / attribution
Patek Philippe
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
222
Source-reported date
1907
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
137'673

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

Identity and Provenance

This Patek Philippe open-face pocket watch is identified by movement number 137'673 and case number 276'846. The case is constructed of yellow gold with a diameter of 45 mm.

A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirms the watch was manufactured in 1907 and sold on 10 March 1915.

Evidence for this section
  • “MANUFACTURED: 1907”
  • “MOVEMENT NO: 137'673”
  • “CASE NO: 276'846”
  • “Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the manufacture of the present watch with five-minute repeating mechanism in 1907 and its subsequent sale on 10 March 1915”

Dial and Exterior Observations

The white enamel dial features black Roman numeral hour markers and an outer railroad minute track, with a subsidiary seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position. The dial is signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVA, SWITZERLAND'.

The yellow gold case features a crown and rounded bow at 12 o'clock, and a repeating slide is mounted along the left flank.

Evidence for this section
  • “White enamel dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVA, SWITZERLAND'”
  • “Black Roman numeral hour markers with an outer railroad minute track”
  • “Repeating slide mounted along the left flank of the yellow gold case”

Mechanism and Condition

The watch features a manual-wind five-minute repeating mechanism. It is reported as running; however, the chime is noted as slightly off at times, the movement has not been tested for accuracy, and a service is recommended.

The dial exhibits light aging and hairlines at the bottom. The case has moderate surface scratches and wear, and the crystal shows light scratches. Hallmarks are visible with some fading.

Evidence for this section
  • “The chimed time is slightly off at times.”
  • “The movement has not been tested for accuracy.”
  • “dial has very light hairlines at the bottom”
  • “The case has moderate surface level scratches and wear throughout.”
  • “Hallmarks are visible and defined with some fading.”

Open research questions

  • What specific maintenance or parts are required to address the reported chime inaccuracy?
  • Do the visible but faded hallmarks on the case contain specific assay information?
  • To what extent do the hairlines on the enamel dial impact the structural integrity of the dial plate?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Five-Minute Repeating Open Face Pocket Watch
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Manufacture Date1907“MANUFACTURED: 1907”
Movement Number137'673“MOVEMENT NO: 137'673”
Case Number276'846“CASE NO: 276'846”
Case MaterialYellow gold“CASE MATERIAL: Yellow gold”
Case Diameter45 mm“CASE DIAMETER: 45 mm.”
Dial DescriptionWhite, enamel“DIAL: White, enamel”
FunctionsFive-minute repeater“FUNCTIONS: Five-minute repeater”
Case Diameter45 mm“CASE DIAMETER: 45 mm.”
MovementManual-wind“MOVEMENT: Manual”

Visible details

  • White enamel dial signed 'PATEK, PHILIPPE & CIE GENEVA, SWITZERLAND'
  • Black Roman numeral hour markers with an outer railroad minute track
  • Blued steel spade hands and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock
  • Crown and rounded bow positioned at 12 o'clock
  • Repeating slide mounted along the left flank of the yellow gold case

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement and inner case back are not pictured in the provided view
  • Condition report notes the chimed time is slightly off at times, the movement has not been tested for accuracy, and the dial has very light hairlines at the bottom

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

Consulted source

PATEK PHILIPPE, VERY FINE YELLOW GOLD FIVE-MINUTE REPEATING OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, | Christie’s

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record ed8e85db71

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