Patek Philippe - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Patek Philippe
    Year: Circa 2022
    Reference No: 983J-001
    Movement No: 7’166’812
    Case No: 4’769’903
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 17''' SAV PS IRM, 20 jewels
    Dimensions: 48mm diameter
    Signed: Case, cuvette, dial, movement and chain signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin stamped Cortina Watch, Hong Kong dated 1st June 2022, instruction manual, product literature, leather folio, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    With the rapid advancements in society, timepieces have evolved from clocks to pocket watches, and now to the dominance of wristwatches in today’s world. Pocket watches, once highly esteemed in the 19th century, have become somewhat overlooked by collectors due to their perceived antiquity and decreased practicality. Consequently, only a handful of watch manufacturers continue to dedicate resources to crafting fine pocket watches, as their popularity has waned over time. However, Patek Philippe, renowned for its legendary watchmaking heritage, remains committed to exploring the realm of pocket watches, particularly through their Rare Handcrafts collection.

    The present timepiece serves as a delightful testament to Patek Philippe's dedication to preserving the traditions of fine watchmaking. While contemporary collectors often seek intricate complications, the reference 983 exudes elegance with its practical power reserve indication. Retaining a classical charm, the dial is adorned with meticulously crafted applied gold Breguet numerals.

    Introduced in the 1990s, this reference continues to be produced by Patek Philippe, yet only a handful examples have resurfaced at auction. Remarkably, this particular piece is fresh to the market and preserved in excellent condition. To complement its allure, the watch is accompanied by a matching Patek Philippe 18K yellow gold watch chain, making it a perfect modern pocket watch for discerning collectors.

  • Artist Biography

    Patek Philippe

    Swiss • 1839

    Since its founding in 1839, this famous Geneva-based firm has been surprising its clientele with superbly crafted timepieces fitted with watchmaking's most prestigious complications. Traditional and conservative designs are found across Patek Philippe's watches made throughout their history — the utmost in understated elegance.

    Well-known for the Graves Supercomplication — a highly complicated pocket watch that was the world’s most complicated watch for 50 years — this family-owned brand has earned a reputation of excellence around the world. Patek's complicated vintage watches hold the highest number of world records for results achieved at auction compared with any other brand. For collectors, key models include the reference 1518, the world's first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph, and its successor, the reference 2499. Other famous models include perpetual calendars such as the ref. 1526, ref. 3448 and 3450, chronographs such as the reference 130, 530 and 1463, as well as reference 1436 and 1563 split seconds chronographs. Patek is also well-known for their classically styled, time-only "Calatrava" dress watches, and the "Nautilus," an iconic luxury sports watch first introduced in 1976 as the reference 3700 that is still in production today.

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Ref. 983J-001
A fine and rare yellow gold pocket watch with hunter case, Breguet numerals, power reserve indication, matching yellow gold watch chain, Certificate of Origin and presentation box

Circa 2022
48mm diameter
Case, cuvette, dial, movement and chain signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€14,000-23,400
$15,400-25,600

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Thomas Perazzi
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024