Patek Philippe - 1900-1949





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Patek Philippe / Sold by Franz Michaelsen, Rome: Yellow gold men's pocket watch with manual winding (1891-1915)
Men's pocket watch (in working order) from Patek Philippe, privately owned.
Franz Michaelsen moved to Rome in 1891 and took over Carl Kobell's shop in Via delle Convertite. In 1915, Franz Michaelsen closed the shop again due to anti-German sentiment and left Rome.
Therefore, the watch offered here can be assumed to have been manufactured and sold between 1891 and 1915. No inquiry was made to the manufacturer's archives.
The original watch box and certificate are included in this offer.
Model: unknown
Metal: yellow gold
Alloy: .750 (18K)
Thickness of watch: approx. 12.5 mm
Case diameter: approx. 50.5 mm
Length (to lug): approx. 70 mm
Weight: 115.16 g
The manufacturer Patek Philippe can be seen on the case, dial and movement.
The case number is: 265555
The movement number is: 161469
The following is engraved on the outside of the movement cover:
"No 14150. FRANZ MICHAELSEN, HORLOGER." and underneath "ROME"
"No 161469. PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie, GENÈVE."
Age-appropriate signs of wear and minimal scratches/dents on the outer case (see last two pictures).
The dial is in perfect condition.
The watch was professionally serviced and cleaned approximately five to six years ago (no receipt).
Patek Philippe / Sold by Franz Michaelsen, Rome: Yellow gold men's pocket watch with manual winding (1891-1915)
Men's pocket watch (in working order) from Patek Philippe, privately owned.
Franz Michaelsen moved to Rome in 1891 and took over Carl Kobell's shop in Via delle Convertite. In 1915, Franz Michaelsen closed the shop again due to anti-German sentiment and left Rome.
Therefore, the watch offered here can be assumed to have been manufactured and sold between 1891 and 1915. No inquiry was made to the manufacturer's archives.
The original watch box and certificate are included in this offer.
Model: unknown
Metal: yellow gold
Alloy: .750 (18K)
Thickness of watch: approx. 12.5 mm
Case diameter: approx. 50.5 mm
Length (to lug): approx. 70 mm
Weight: 115.16 g
The manufacturer Patek Philippe can be seen on the case, dial and movement.
The case number is: 265555
The movement number is: 161469
The following is engraved on the outside of the movement cover:
"No 14150. FRANZ MICHAELSEN, HORLOGER." and underneath "ROME"
"No 161469. PATEK, PHILIPPE & Cie, GENÈVE."
Age-appropriate signs of wear and minimal scratches/dents on the outer case (see last two pictures).
The dial is in perfect condition.
The watch was professionally serviced and cleaned approximately five to six years ago (no receipt).
