Condition Description

• Case: Original open-face case, 38mm, in good antique condition with visible aging and patina appropriate for its age.

• Dial: Rare black officer-style dial in very good condition, with clear numerals and matching period-correct grey cathedral hands.

• Movement: Caliber 14 ligne, manual-wind; running and functioning well. Fine Geneva finish visible, original parts intact.

• Overall: A rare and well-preserved example of a late 19th-century Patek Philippe pocket watch — highly collectible and investment-worthy.

an exceptional piece of horological history, this Patek Philippe open-face pocket watch dates back to 1888, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship the brand is renowned for. Housed in a 38mm case, it features a rare black officer-style dial with elegant grey cathedral-style hands (Type 157P), offering a strong, refined aesthetic.

Inside beats a beautifully constructed Caliber 14 ligne movement with Geneva striping (Geneva finish), a Breguet overcoil hairspring, compensated balance wheel, lever escapement, and wolf tooth winding. The movement is finely jeweled with 19 jewels, and includes a manual winding mechanism with a sliding hand setting system.

A superb collector’s item, combining precision, rarity, and aesthetic beauty — a true piece of 19th-century Swiss horology from one of the most prestigious maisons.

Open-Face Pocket Watch