This early Patek Philippe pocket watch is a true masterpiece that embodies both artistry and historical significance. It is a grand complication timepiece, showcasing💜 a remarkable combination of features including a perpetual calendar, a chronograph activated by a push button on top of the crown, a minute repeater activated by a slide on the left side case band, and a moon phase display at 12 o'clock on the dial. Even by today's standards, achieving a minute repeater, perpetual calendar, and chronograph in a single watch is an exceptional feat, making such pieces exceedingly rare.

The fact that this pocket watch has been well-preserved for over 120 years is truly remarkable. Its production dates back to 1896, and it was delivered to Spaulding & Co., an esteemed Chicago retailer often referred to as the 'Tiffany & Co. of the West,' just two years later. Before establishing his own retailer, Mr. Spaulding served as the general representative of Tiffany & Co. in Europe. With a💯 strong connection to the region, Spa🌃ulding & Co. also had a branch in Paris, which is why the watch bears the signature ‘Spaulding & Co. Paris’ on the cuvette and movement.

The present lot is offered in overa🦋ll very good condition, featuring an elegant enamel dial adorned with Roman numerals. We are pleased to offer the piece accompani🎃ed by a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of manufacture in 1896.