Patek Philippe Pocket Watch Ref. 972/1, Yellow Gold, Power Reserve

$36,190.00 USD

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Arrival: Estados Unidos · usually 4–7 days after dispatch, insured and tracked
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A guide for this piece: about $3,619, based on the 10% US charge on the declared value of goods made in Japan.

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A power-reserve arc beneath twelve balances the small seconds display near six on this reference 972/1 pocket watch.

The Piece

The white dial carries dark Arabic numerals and a separate seconds register, with the winding crown and bow above the case. The custody period included no overhaul. The reserve scale and small seconds need functional checks independent of the main hands.

Details

Reference: 972/1
Type: Hand-wound pocket watch
Dial: White, Arabic numerals and small seconds
Functions: Power-reserve display and small seconds; untested now
Material: K18 yellow gold
Case width: Approximately44 mm (1.73 in)
Whole mass: 64.5 g (2.28 oz)
Included: Watch only; no accessories recorded

Condition

Grade B includes light scratches and small dents on case and bezel, slight damage and staining on the hands, and slight damage or staining at the subsidiary dial. The crystal was described as clean then. A minus 36 seconds-per-day reference rate and absent recent overhaul require particular caution. See Japanese condition ranks.

Authenticity & Care

Use a clean microfibre cloth and keep the watch dry pending a current seal and water-resistance assessment. Confirm the correct setting and winding procedure for the actual movement with a qualified watchmaker. No transferable maker or third-party service coverage is promised. Have the winding system, bow and hinges examined before routine handling. Keep the watch separate from keys or loose metal objects, and confirm protective packing and precious-metal transport eligibility before dispatch is considered.