Pocket watch · Hunter chronograph pocket watch

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hunting Case Single Button Chronograph Pocket Watch

Partially verified

This antique Patek Philippe hunting case pocket watch features a yellow gold case measuring 54.5 mm with a hinged front cover. The white enamel dial is configured with Breguet numerals, ornate pierced hands, and an outer pulsation scale inscribed 'GRADUÉ POUR 30 PULSATIONS'. Subsidiary dials are positioned at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock. The manual-winding keyless mechanism operates a single-button chronograph controlled by a pusher located at 12 o'clock on the case band. Sotheby's dates the watch to circa 1912 and notes it is accompanied by an extract from the archives.

Catalogue identity

Source: www.sothebys.com
Category: Pocket watch · Hunter chronograph pocket watch
Maker / attribution: Patek Philippe
Reference: Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier: Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date: Circa 1912
Country: Switzerland

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 Archival Attribution

This pocket watch is catalogued by Sotheby's as a Patek Philippe single-button chronograph dating to circa 1912. The listing states that signatures are present on the case, dial, and movement, and notes that an extract from the archives accompanies the piece.

Dating is reported as circa 1912. Caliber designations, movement serial numbers, case numbers, and specific dates transcribed within the archival extract are not recorded in the source text.

Evidence for this section

“Patek Philippe A yellow gold hunting case single button chronograph manual winding keyless watch with pulsation enamel dial, Circa 1912”
“Signature Case, Dial, Movement”
“The watch comes with an extract from the archives.”

Case Configuration and Chronograph Actuation

The watch is encased in yellow gold and measures 54.5 mm across. The hunting case features a front cover hinged at 9 o'clock relative to the dial, with the winding crown and bow situated at 3 o'clock.

Chronograph actuation operates via a single olive-shaped button positioned on the case band at 12 o'clock. The seller's condition notes report surface wear on the case, while internal markings such as gold hallmarks or cuvette engravings are not recorded in this source.

Evidence for this section

“Case Material(s) Yellow Gold”
“Case Size (mm) 54.5”
“Hunting case configured with the front lid hinged at 9 o'clock relative to the dial, the crown and bow at 3 o'clock, and an olive-shaped chronograph pusher at 12 o'clock.”
“It features a monopusher chronograph via a button at 12 o'clock, with a pulsation scale on the exterior edge of the enamel dial.”

Dial Architecture and Scale

The white enamel dial features black Breguet numerals and gold-toned, ornate pierced scroll hands. Two subsidiary registers are positioned along the vertical axis, with a 30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o'clock and running seconds at 6 o'clock.

The dial perimeter incorporates a pulsation scale inscribed 'GRADUÉ POUR 30 PULSATIONS' along the upper curve. Sotheby's condition assessment describes the enamel dial as intact.

Evidence for this section

“White enamel dial inscribed 'GRADUÉ POUR 30 PULSATIONS' across the upper perimeter.”
“Ornate pierced scroll hands in gold tone paired with black Breguet numerals.”
“Subdials positioned vertically at 12 o'clock (30-minute counter) and 6 o'clock (running seconds).”
“The enamel dial is nice and intact.”

Open research questions

What movement and case serial numbers are recorded on the watch and on the accompanying archival extract?
What specific caliber specifications, jewel count, and escapement characteristics are present in the movement?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Hunting Case Single Button Chronograph Pocket Watch
Field	Source-reported value	Source quotation
Case Material	Yellow Gold	“Case Material(s) Yellow Gold”
Case Size	54.5 mm	“Case Size (mm) 54.5”
Chronograph Type	Monopusher via button at 12 o'clock	“It features a monopusher chronograph via a button at 12 o'clock, with a pulsation scale on the exterior edge of the enamel dial.”
Movement Type	Manual Wind	“Movement Type Manual Wind”
Circa Date	Circa 1912	“Circa 1912”
Reported Signatures	Case, Dial, Movement	“Signature Case, Dial, Movement”
Movement Winding Type	Manual Wind	“Movement Type Manual Wind”

Visible details

White enamel dial inscribed 'GRADUÉ POUR 30 PULSATIONS' across the upper perimeter.
Ornate pierced scroll hands in gold tone paired with black Breguet numerals.
Hunting case configured with the front lid hinged at 9 o'clock relative to the dial, the crown and bow at 3 o'clock, and an olive-shaped chronograph pusher at 12 o'clock.
Subdials positioned vertically at 12 o'clock (30-minute counter) and 6 o'clock (running seconds).

Research qualifications

Movement is not visible in the provided photograph.
Serial and reference numbers are not stated in the source text.

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

Consulted source

Patek Philippe A Yellow Gold Hunting Case Single Button Chronograph Manual Winding Keyless Watch With Pulsation Enamel Dial, Circa 1912 Available For Immediate Sale At Sotheby’s

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 91757ac52b

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