Pocket Watch Case

Early keyless pocket watch by Patek Philippe. The low serial number 13161 date watch to 1860 approximately. This movement is an improved variant of original invention by Jean Adrien Philippe. This type of movement obtained French patent in 1860. However this movement still doesn’t allowed to rotate the crown backward while winding the watch. Seems, the watch of this type wasn’t produced a long time, most probably just few years. The dust cover of the watch feature inscription “Invention & Execution by Patek Philippe Geneve”, underlining the fact of invention and in-house development. Condition The watch appears to be in good condition. Case has minor period wear. Movement features cylinder escapement, winding train with wolf-tooth gears. It’s in running condition, though I don’t guarantee time keeping. Dial seems to be in good condition, without noticeable flows, just tiny wear near fixing screws. Mineral glass, Breguet hands. Watch comes with genuine Patek Philippe case. The serial number of the case doesn’t matches to the watch, it’s probably later, but at least it’s genuine Patek Philippe period watch case. Diameter is 46mm, height without bow is 58mm, weight is 81.5 grams. Keyless time setting invented by Jean Adrien Philippe By the late 1830s, stem-wound movements were being made in Switzerland, and Patek, Czapek & Cie had been using some unfinished movements from supplier Louis Audemars, which were wound and set by means of a crown. However, these were bulky and inelegant pieces of machinery, unsuited to the manufacture of the highly desirable slim watches that men of fashion carried and which Patek would have to make if he were to break out of his circle of Polish clients and compete in the international markets. Philippe was aware of developments in the sphere of keyless winding and was familiar with their shortcomings. He intended to overcome them with an elegant and compact system that allowed both winding and setting to be completed with the same crown, which, when pulled out, disengaged from the transmission wheel and engaged with the motion work, enabling the hands to be set. He had completed his work in time for the exhibition of 1844 and was rewarded with a bronze medal for his invention. Although this novel and ingenious system appealed to the awards panel of the exhibition, the invention was not adopted by any of the major French marques. Patek, however, the little-known Polish newcomer from Geneva, recognized the potential of this invention almost immediately. I can accept payments in euros within EU. The item “Early 1860 PATEK PHILIPPE Keyless Antique Gold Pocket Watch in Case” is in sale since Tuesday, May 01, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “goodoldwatch” and is located in Armentières en Brie. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Features: 12-Hour Dial
• Escapement Type: Cylinder
• Age: Antique (pre 1920)
• Material: Yellow Gold
• Metal: Yellow Gold
• Brand: Patek Philippe
• Main Color: Gold

Excellent 16S Salesman Railroad Case Case will fit ALL Railroad, Lever Set, or Pendent Set 16s American Made Antique Pocket Watch Movements from companies like these for example… Waltham, Elgin, Illinois, Hamilton, Howard, Hampden, Rockford, South Bend, ETC. There is Lever Set cut on both Left side and Right side. The Stem is also designed for Stem Set. NOTE: Since there is 2 levers cut on the case, please screw on/off the case carefully and slowly. Beautiful Gold Plated Salesman Display Case! USA Model: Pacifica, Model 1-UU, Unsigned, Userialized Pocket Watch Size: 16S, Size 16 Crystal: Both Glass Condition: NEW The pictures are for comparison when the movement is in the display case as oppose to traditional cover back case. (NOTE: the movement is not included, this listing is only for the EMPTY display case) About this item: This is Release 2 case NOTE: The ownership of this case will be entered into the database for authenticity. Each case will be in the database for potential customer to research and verified that the case is authentic. Certificate of Authenticity can be requested from Classic Watch Case Co. USA Thank you for your support ABOUT US Classic Watch Case Co. USA (CWCCO, USA), was form March 18, 2018. The idea started in April of 2015 with designing 16S salesman cases. United States made the best watches in the world, not Swiss. The movements are so amazing, craftsmanship is unparalleled in the world. The requirement of Railroad Grade specification is so stringent, it challenged American watch makers to the level no others can meet. The objective of Classic Watch Case Co. USA is to let the world know and appreciate these masterpieces and remember their legacy etched in history. However, the beauty is encased where no one can see it, so Classic Watch Case Co, USA intends to produce clear back cases (or now commonly known as display salesman cases) so collectors can appreciate and showcase the pride of ownership. Classic Watch Case Co. USA is founded by American pocket watch collector. We, at CWCCO, USA know that all of the watch case companies of the past do not survive the economy because the demand is not enough to sustain the company. Similarly, CWCCO, USA will also face similar fate. But, we would like to invest and promote pocket watch collection to younger generation of collectors. It took 1 ½ year to make with 5 failed molds. This gives us renew appreciation of the preciseness of past watch case makers. Pacifica Model 1-UU will be produced in quantity of 1,000 pieces (500 Gold Plated and 500 Silver Plated). The base metal is Nickel Alloy. It is unserialized and unsigned. Pacifica Model 1 – UU has announced 2 releases, each with 250 pieces (125 in Gold Plated and 125 in Silver Plated). The 3rd release will be in late May or Early June, 2018. At that time, we will also have 1st release of 18S, Atlantica Model 1 – UU (Unsigned, Unserialized). Total quantity of Atlantica Model 1 will also be 800 pieces (400 Gold Plated and 400 Silver Plated). There will be a total of (1,000) Pacifica Model 1-UU and (800) Atlantica Model 1-UU be produced. We will not produce anymore of Pacifica Model 1-UU and Atlantica Model 1-UU after that. USA will only have 15 distributors worldwide. But first, we need you as our fellow American Watch Collectors to support our effort. If you have any issues or concerns, please let us know to correct them. We want to expand the number of collectors to appreciate American watches. So, our initial announcement is only to the world of collectors. It is not time yet to show the world. When the time comes, we, together, will rock the world, and the countless collections in your possessions will truly be priceless treasures. The item “GP CASE! Display Salesman 16s Pocket Watch for Railroad, Lever Set, or Stem Set” is in sale since Thursday, April 05, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Pocket Watches\Antique”. The seller is “chadius777″ and is located in Rochester, Pennsylvania. 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• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Brand: Hamilton, Illinois, Waltham, South Bend, Elgin
• Closure: Salesman
• Movement: Mechanical (Hand-winding)
• Style: Luxury
• Pocket Watch Size: 16