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Lot Essay
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with silvered dial and black enamel indexes in 1930 and its subsequent sale on 15 November 1934. Furthermore delivered with a contemporary blue presentation box stamped The Gold & Silversmiths Company, London.
This watch is a highly attractive example of one of Patek Philippe's early rectangular wristwatch, made at a time when reference numbers for the individual models had not yet been attributed. In fact, research has resulted in the discovery of a black and white archival image from Patek Philippe showing what appears to be the present wristwatch with 10''' movement, attributed the reference number 102, dated around 1934 (see Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, first edition, p. 38). Consequently, one can safely assume that the present watch is one of the first references 102 ever made. It is furthermore believed to be the only example of this model in white gold with such dial constellation known to exist to date. Another noteworthy fact is the discovery of the original drawing of this very dial at Stern Frères, the chosen suppliers of Patek Philippe for their finest dials. The existence of such design, usually reserved for special orders and unique pieces, further underlines the importance of the present watch.
Preserved in very good, original overall condition, the watch is distinguished by the combination of highly desirable features such as the white gold case of typical Art Deco style geometrical shape and a sector dial with black enamel indexes, confirmed by the Extract from the Archives.
This watch is a highly attractive example of one of Patek Philippe's early rectangular wristwatch, made at a time when reference numbers for the individual models had not yet been attributed. In fact, research has resulted in the discovery of a black and white archival image from Patek Philippe showing what appears to be the present wristwatch with 10''' movement, attributed the reference number 102, dated around 1934 (see Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe, Brunner, first edition, p. 38). Consequently, one can safely assume that the present watch is one of the first references 102 ever made. It is furthermore believed to be the only example of this model in white gold with such dial constellation known to exist to date. Another noteworthy fact is the discovery of the original drawing of this very dial at Stern Frères, the chosen suppliers of Patek Philippe for their finest dials. The existence of such design, usually reserved for special orders and unique pieces, further underlines the importance of the present watch.
Preserved in very good, original overall condition, the watch is distinguished by the combination of highly desirable features such as the white gold case of typical Art Deco style geometrical shape and a sector dial with black enamel indexes, confirmed by the Extract from the Archives.