Patek Philippe, Exceptional Minute Repeater With Chronograph, circa 1890. ...

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Patek Philippe, Exceptional Minute Repeater With Chronograph, circa 1890
Case: 57 mm, 18k rose gold, four body, signed gold cuvette, case back with finely detailed coat-of-arms, front with flowing overlay monogram, gold button to the rime for the center second chronograph, gold slide for the repeat function, No. 209959
Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, sub seconds, outer fifth second divisions and Arabic numerals at the five minutes, blued steel spade hands
Movement: No. 90137, superior quality nickel bridge, 36 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance with Breguet spring, visible chronograph works, jeweled to the hammers
Note: 154.2 grams gross weight

This important timepiece is accompanied by an Extract from the Archives stating date of manufacture as 1890 and date of sale as June 13th, 1895. The lot is also presented with a letter dated 2003 from the director of the Patek Philippe Museum. The letter confirms that the coat-of-arms and initials were engraved by Patek Philippe for the original buyer who was from an Irish counts family - Mr. O'Rourke. The coat-of-arms and J.O.R. initials are expertly engraved and finely detailed. The letter also states the families motto was, "Victorious".

Condition Report*: Type: Patek Philippe, Exceptional Minute Repeater With Chronograph, circa 1890
Dial: enamel, Roman numerals, sub seconds, outer fifth second divisions and Arabic numerals at the five minutes
Hands: blued steel spade hands
Metal: 18k rose gold
Gram Weight: 154.2 grams gross weight
Case: #No. 209959
Case Info: four body, signed gold cuvette, case back with finely detailed coat-of-arms, front with flowing overlay monogram, gold button to the rime for the center second chronograph, gold slide for the repeat function
Case Width: 57 mm
Crystal: glass
Watch Movement: No. 90137, superior quality nickel bridge, 36 jewels, wolf's tooth winding, straight line lever escapement, bimetallic compensated balance with Breguet spring, visible chronograph works, jeweled to the hammers
Condition: This timepiece is in exceptional condition. Superb dial. Mint case. Movement very fine and chiming with clear pleasing tone. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.

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2025 June 3 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5567 (go to Auction Home page)

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