While Patek Philippe invented the wrist-watch in 1868, it was traditionally worn by women. The back displays a guilloche enameled monogram of King Ferdinand, with a gold crown. It comes with its original box that was presented to King Ferdinand, adorned with his coast of arms in silver. The fine details include rubies set in gold chatons, gold weights, solid gold train and a Breguet hairspring.
It was made by a prominent British jeweler in the late 1800s, called Barnet Henry Joseph & co, and features a chronometer, calendar, and moon phase. This makes this pocket watch one-of-a-kind and a true piece of royal European history. This regal looking pocket was specially made for King Ferdinand I of Bulgaria in 1896. A ring of gold medals won by the watch masters at Patek Philippe, framing the piece as it sits on its throne.īarnet Henry Joseph & Co. The box is cushioned with red velvet to protect this mint condition piece. This pocket watch also comes with its original papers and box, which also show the same pride and skill in their aesthetics and design as the watch itself. It features iridescent blued steel hands and a sunken seconds subdial, with black and burgundy numerals, all allowing for a subdued contrast. The clean open face looks quite large and it is, measuring 56mm in diameter. The back has an engine turned finish with a small monogram in the center, with a classic crown and gold seal on the stem. This beautifully simple piece here is seen in 18k rose gold, boasting no imperfections of any kind. If you'd like to browse Luxury Bazaar's contemporary collection of Patek Philippe pocket watches, please click here. Patek Philippe still keeps this tradition alive by producing several pocket watches every year, not straying far from the design seen here. Queen Victoria wore her key-wound Patek Philippe as a pendant, as well as one that she wore pined to her clothing by a diamond and enamel brooch. Pocket watches had been around since the late 1930s, but when Queen Victoria bought one for herself and her husband, Prince Albert in 1951, the Patek Philippe name was solidified with royalty and the upper class. Four of them are just over 100 years old, with the fifth going back a staggering 320 years! And they all still tick!īefore Patek Philippe created the first wrist-watch in 1868, they had already established their name with their pocket watches through their loyal customers. This got me searching for other antique pocket watches and I found a few more unique pieces, so I thought I’d round them up and share them with you. While doing a little window shopping for watches on eBay, I stumbled across stunning antique Patek Philippe pocket watch in immaculate condition, complete with papers dating its sale on May 21, 1909. 5 Antique Pocket Watches on eBay, All Over 100 Years Old
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