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352. Patek Philippe An extremely fine and very rare platinum minute repeating split seconds chronograph openface pocket watch with vertical registers Manufacturer Year Patek Philippe 1922 Movement No. Case No. Material Calibre 197’735 409’791 Platinum Mechanical, 17’’’, 40 jewels Dimensions Signed 45 mm. diameter Case, dial and movement signed 百達翡麗,極精細及罕有,鉑金懷錶,配三問、 追針計時功能及垂直子盤,1922年製 Estimate HKD 800,000-1,200,000 USD 100,000-150,000 Manufactured in 1922, the present watch is ultra-rare and of incredible value when you consider that it is one of only three known examples of a platinum minute repeating split-seconds chronograph watch by Patek Philippe. The present watch is perfect by any standard. Its classic and harmonious case proportions surround the beautiful silvered dial with vertical registers and painted black Breguet numerals. The watch has been retained in very crisp condition and is working perfectly. Accessories With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the production of the present watch is set with Breguet numerals in 1922 and its subsequent sale on 18 February 1926. HK_WATCHES_MAY16_390-495.indd 424 22/04/16 16:49