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Title: Important Patek Philippe Split Second Repeater Chronograph 18k Gold Pocket Watch for Tryner Denver

Description: Important Patek Philippe Split Second Repeater Chronograph 18k Gold Pocket Watch for Tryner Denver. Likely a unique piece and rare . Only 14 were made in regulator style according to Sotheby’s and most were American contact cases. This case is Swiss Patek signed.
Some functions do not work. Everything is intact. No major dents or gouges. Likely a one of a kind with repeat function. According so Sothebys "Pocket watches with regulator-type dials were made for American custom order timepieces in the late 1870s and early 1880s. These watches typically feature the movement number on the dial and also the name of the retailer. Today, approximately 17 pieces are known to the market with this regulator-type dial and split seconds feature. Retailers that Patek Philippe made these custom order watches for include Tiffany & Co. (New York), N. Matson & Co. (Chicago), Bailey, Banks & Biddle (Philadelphia), John B. Guttman (Pensacola, Florida), and Merrick, Walsh & Phelps.

Merrick, Walsh & Phelps was one of the first and earliest Patek Philippe retailers in the United States. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, this jeweler was opened as a Patek Philippe client in early 1855 by the founder of the manufacture, Antoine Norbert de Patek. Patek made a personal visit to the store and started a relationship that lasted until 1901, when the retailer was closed. During this time, the retailer custom ordered a handful of high quality enamel lady's pendant watches as well as high quality precision timepieces.

Of the known regulator dial split seconds timepieces, most typically are found within American cases with archives that note 'case supplied by customer'. However the presently offered lot is a rare example that features a signed rose gold Patek Philippe case – made even more impressive by the fact that the case is in the box hinge style, or the Louis XV style as described on the archive.

This extraordinary watch is one of the most important and rare Patek Philippe watches made for an American retailer in the late 19th century. Its massive case, superlative condition, and overall aesthetic will please the most discerning collector"

An extract from the Archive has been ordered and will be provided to the winning bidder

Case Size: 52 mm

Condition: No major dents or gouges, lids open and close properly, the crystal is missing
The top chronograph starts, stops and flies back beautifullyThe second chronograph button is stuckThe repeater function slides but does not engage the repeat function.Our watchmaker has said all parts are present.The dial has no hairlines.

Circa: 1890s

Material: 18k Gold

Weight: 133.9grams

Box & Papers: None

Estimated size of package: 12x10x3, 1 lb

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F.A.Q.s: Commonly Asked Questions

Please read carefully, some of the functions of this watch are not working as follows. The top chronograph starts, stops and flies back beautifully.
The second chronograph button is stuck
The repeater function slides but does not engage the repeat function.
Our watchmaker has said all parts are present.
The dial has no hairlines. Everything is intact. No major dents or gouges. Likely a one of a kind with repeat function. According so sothebys "Pocket watches with regulator-type dials were made for American custom order timepieces in the late 1870s and early 1880s. These watches typically feature the movement number on the dial and also the name of the retailer. Today, approximately 17 pieces are known to the market with this regulator-type dial and split seconds feature. Retailers that Patek Philippe made these custom order watches for include Tiffany & Co. (New York), N. Matson & Co. (Chicago), Bailey, Banks & Biddle (Philadelphia), John B. Guttman (Pensacola, Florida), and Merrick, Walsh & Phelps. Merrick, Walsh & Phelps was one of the first and earliest Patek Philippe retailers in the United States. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, this jeweler was opened as a Patek Philippe client in early 1855 by the founder of the manufacture, Antoine Norbert de Patek. Patek made a personal visit to the store and started a relationship that lasted until 1901, when the retailer was closed. During this time, the retailer custom ordered a handful of high quality enamel lady's pendant watches as well as high quality precision timepieces. Of the known regulator dial split seconds timepieces, most typically are found within American cases with archives that note 'case supplied by customer'. However the presently offered lot is a rare example that features a signed rose gold Patek Philippe case – made even more impressive by the fact that the case is in the box hinge style, or the Louis XV style as described on the archive. An extract from the Archive has been request and made available to the winning bidder.
This extraordinary watch is one of the most important and rare Patek Philippe watches made for an American retailer in the late 19th century. Its massive case, superlative condition, and overall aesthetic will please the most discerning collector"