1860's Patek Philippe Antique Mens Midsize 42mm Hunter Case Pocket Watch - 18K Gold

1860's Patek Philippe Antique Mens Midsize 42mm Hunter Case Pocket Watch - 18K GoldThe beautiful and very fine pocket watch showcased in today's offering is an original example of one of Patek's late key wind watches. It features a Patek caliber with distinctive moustache counterpoise on the lever, frosted gilt finishing, and self compensating flat balance spring. It was made especially for the prestigious Washington D. C. jeweler M. W. Galt & Bro. Their shop was situated on Pennsylvania Ave. six blocks east of the White House, and

Since itscreation in 1848 by Louis Brandt

Band: Integrated original platinum mesh bracelet set with diamonds

Its orignal crystal has two scratches

previously fitted with what we believe is an aftermarket buckle done in a Rolex style

This reference is especially interesting because it was normally branded as a Seamaster or occasionally as a Geneve

As is the dial and sapphire crystal

Case condition: Original condition with a number of indentions in the back and a a couple of indentions elsewhere

previously equipped with buckle that appears to be aftermarket done in an Omega style

signed winding crown and signed Omega crystal

Year movement was built: 1974

Smith was born in 1847 in Lapeer County

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