1890 Patek Philippe Split-Second Chronograph Vintage / Antique Mens 50mm Pocket Watch - 18K Gold Day of the Week but still fully readable and

but still fully readable and intact (they come new from Hermes only lightly stamped) - overall a 9

Accompanying the watch is an original Patek Philippe watch carrying pouch

It has a striking modern design that seems to harken back to the Art Deco period

Its beautifully engraved case is near mint and does not appear to have ever been polished

It was fully serviced at Rolex's New York Service Center at a cost of $1130 in November of 2011

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